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Lisbon, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04250

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

4,228
137/sq mi
$84,028
Median income
$257,700
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04250 covers 30.9 square miles in Lisbon, Androscoggin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,228 residents on file, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,028 (14% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,965. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. Median home value sits at $257,700 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,010 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Androscoggin County, letting you compare 04250 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 04250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lisbon, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04250.

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 04250, Lisbon, 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

4,228

Population

30.9

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04250?

37.6

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$84,028

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$40,965

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04250 ranks nationally

Lisbon, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,028 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,922

Total Housing Units

1,850

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$257,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1981

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

+15.8%

YoY Change (2024)

326

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+226%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04250 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 196
2021 +18.2% 231
2022 +16.9% 270
2023 +4.2% 282
2024 +15.8% 326

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 73 business establishments in ZIP 04250, employing approximately 821 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,312,000.

73

Businesses

821

Employees

$40.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 16.4%
Construction 11 15.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.5%
Finance and insurance 3 4.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04250 vs 04252 →

ZIP 04250 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 04250 ranks #6 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 04250 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 04250 ranks #4 of 9 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
04252 Lisbon Falls, ME 4,799 2.8 mi
04222 Durham, ME 3,848 4.3 mi
04240 Lewiston, ME 36,592 5.2 mi
04280 Sabattus, ME 6,474 7.1 mi
04287 Bowdoin, ME 3,224 7.7 mi
04210 Auburn, ME 23,045 7.7 mi
04069 Pownal, ME 1,465 9.3 mi
04011 Brunswick, ME 20,278 11.1 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 Lisbon, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04250 in? ▼
ZIP code 04250 (Lisbon) 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 04250? ▼
ZIP code 04250 in Lisbon, ME has a population of 4,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04250 is $84,028, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04250 is $257,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04250 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04250? ▼
ZIP code 04250 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04250 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04250 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 04250? ▼
In ZIP code 04250, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04250? ▼
In ZIP code 04250, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04250 is 5.6% 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.