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Greene, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04236

Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,350
52/sq mi
$98,093
Median income
$270,000
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greene pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04236 covers 83.7 square miles in Greene, Androscoggin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,350 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,093 (33% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $44,842. Poverty here runs at 13.9%, with unemployment measured at 0.1%. The typical home here is valued at $270,000 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,194 monthly, and 87.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 04236 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Androscoggin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 04236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greene, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04236.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04236, Greene, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,350

Population

83.7

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04236?

39.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$98,093

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$44,842

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04236 ranks nationally

Greene, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,093 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,810

Total Housing Units

1,728

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$270,000

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,194

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04236 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 195
2021 +15.1% 224
2022 +18.6% 266
2023 +0.1% 266
2024 +8.5% 288

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 04236, employing approximately 335 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,593,000.

85

Businesses

335

Employees

$12.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 38.8%
Retail trade 14 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04236 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04236 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04263 Leeds, ME 2,326 7.2 mi
04240 Lewiston, ME 36,592 6.9 mi
04280 Sabattus, ME 6,474 6.3 mi
04259 Monmouth, ME 3,264 7.2 mi
04282 Turner, ME 5,734 7.2 mi
04265 North Monmouth, ME 918 8.1 mi
04210 Auburn, ME 23,045 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Androscoggin County

04240 standard
Lewiston, ME
Pop: 36,592
04210 standard
Auburn, ME
Pop: 23,045
04280 standard
Sabattus, ME
Pop: 6,474
04282 standard
Turner, ME
Pop: 5,734
04274 standard
Poland, ME
Pop: 5,343
04252 standard
Lisbon Falls, ME
Pop: 4,799

Related Areas

Androscoggin County Greene, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04236 in? ▼
ZIP code 04236 (Greene) is located in Androscoggin County, Maine. Androscoggin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/androscoggin-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04236? ▼
ZIP code 04236 in Greene, ME has a population of 4,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04236 is $98,093, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04236 is $270,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04236 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04236? ▼
ZIP code 04236 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04236 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04236 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04236? ▼
In ZIP code 04236, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04236 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04236? ▼
In ZIP code 04236, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04236 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.