ZIP Code 04252
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Lisbon Falls · Androscoggin County · Maine
- Population
- 4,799
- Median income
- $73,476
- Median home value
- $258,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.5%
- Land area
- 28.2 sq mi
170/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 04252 in Lisbon Falls, Maine has a population of 4,799. The median household income is $73,476, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $258,500, 7% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.2 square miles in Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine. The area is home to 4,799 residents, producing a population density of 170 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04252 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04252 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $258,500 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Androscoggin County, so you can benchmark 04252 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 04252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,765
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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