Lisbon Falls, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04252
Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,799
- 170/sq mi High-density area
- $73,476
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lisbon Falls pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 170
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04252 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04252 (Lisbon Falls, ME) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.0 in 2023 to 319.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04252 covers 28.2 square miles in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,799 residents on file, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04252 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,476 (0% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,765. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $258,500 (9% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $972; 73.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Androscoggin County, so 04252 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 04252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lisbon Falls, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04252.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04252, Lisbon Falls, 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
4,799
Population
28.2
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04252?
40.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,476
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$38,765
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04252 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Lisbon Falls, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,476 Top 42% higher than 58% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,962housing units
1,962
Total Housing Units
1,962
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04252 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.0% | 200 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 227 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 281 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 297 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 319 |
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 99 business establishments in ZIP 04252, employing approximately 581 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,974,000.
99
Businesses
581
Employees
$29.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 21.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.0% |
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 04252 vs 04250 →
ZIP 04252 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04240
Lewiston (04240)
36,592 residents
- 04011
Brunswick (04011)
20,278 residents
- 04086 8,787
Topsham (04086)
8,787 residents
- 04280 6,474
Sabattus (04280)
6,474 residents
- 04252 4,799
Lisbon Falls (04252)
4,799 residents
- 04250 4,228
Lisbon (04250)
4,228 residents
- 04222 3,848
Durham (04222)
3,848 residents
- 04350 3,577
Litchfield (04350)
3,577 residents
- 04287 3,224
Bowdoin (04287)
3,224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04252 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04252 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04069
Pownal (04069)
$104,333 median income
- 04222
Durham (04222)
$99,181 median income
- 04287
Bowdoin (04287)
$91,239 median income
- 04086
Topsham (04086)
$91,028 median income
- 04350
Litchfield (04350)
$84,904 median income
- 04250
Lisbon (04250)
$84,028 median income
- 04011
Brunswick (04011)
$74,952 median income
- 04252
Lisbon Falls (04252)
$73,476 median income
- 04280
Sabattus (04280)
$62,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04252 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04250 | Lisbon, ME | 4,228 | 2.8 mi |
| 04280 | Sabattus, ME | 6,474 | 6.5 mi |
| 04287 | Bowdoin, ME | 3,224 | 5.0 mi |
| 04222 | Durham, ME | 3,848 | 5.6 mi |
| 04086 | Topsham, ME | 8,787 | 6.8 mi |
| 04240 | Lewiston, ME | 36,592 | 7.0 mi |
| 04011 | Brunswick, ME | 20,278 | 9.7 mi |
| 04069 | Pownal, ME | 1,465 | 10.7 mi |
| 04350 | Litchfield, ME | 3,577 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04252, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,799 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04252 in?
ZIP code 04252 (Lisbon Falls) 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 04252?
ZIP code 04252 in Lisbon Falls, ME has a population of 4,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04252?
The median household income in ZIP 04252 is $73,476, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04252?
The median home value in ZIP 04252 is $258,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04252 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04252?
ZIP code 04252 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04252 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04252?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04252 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 04252?
In ZIP code 04252, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 04252?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04252 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04252?
In ZIP code 04252, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04252 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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