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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
$73,476
Median income
$258,500
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,765. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $258,500 (9% below the state average), median rent at $972 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

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. To put 04252 in local context, 9 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 04252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lisbon Falls, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04252.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04252?

40.8

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 1.3%
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 2.3%

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?

$73,476

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$38,765

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04252 ranks nationally

Lisbon Falls, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,476 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,962

Total Housing Units

1,962

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$258,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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

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ZIP 04252 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 04252 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 04252 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 04252 ranks #8 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
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

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
04236 standard
Greene, ME
Pop: 4,350

Related Areas

Androscoggin County Lisbon Falls, ME Maine

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.

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