Mechanic Falls, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04256
Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,064
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,914
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mechanic Falls pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04256 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 04256 (Mechanic Falls, ME) fell -7.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 04256 covers 29.2 square miles in Mechanic Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,064 residents on file, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04256 reports a modest median household income of $69,914 (5% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,222. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $270,900 (4% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,076; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Androscoggin County, so 04256 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 04256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanic Falls, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04256.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 04256, Mechanic 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
3,064
Population
29.2
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04256?
39.8
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$69,914
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$28,222
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04256 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Mechanic 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)
$69,914 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
1,303housing units
1,303
Total Housing Units
1,246
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,076
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 04256, employing approximately 631 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,766,000.
55
Businesses
631
Employees
$25.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.5% |
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 04256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04270
Oxford (04270)
5,880 residents
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
5,542 residents
- 04274
Poland (04274)
5,343 residents
- 04281
South Paris (04281)
5,116 residents
- 04015
Casco (04015)
3,808 residents
- 04256
Mechanic Falls (04256)
3,064 residents
- 04258
Minot (04258)
2,617 residents
- 04238 1,416
Hebron (04238)
1,416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04256 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04260
New Gloucester (04260)
$108,797 median income
- 04258
Minot (04258)
$95,655 median income
- 04238
Hebron (04238)
$92,550 median income
- 04274
Poland (04274)
$85,557 median income
- 04281
South Paris (04281)
$75,137 median income
- 04270
Oxford (04270)
$74,241 median income
- 04256
Mechanic Falls (04256)
$69,914 median income
- 04015
Casco (04015)
$69,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04256 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04256, 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 (3,064 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 04256 in?
ZIP code 04256 (Mechanic 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 04256?
ZIP code 04256 in Mechanic Falls, ME has a population of 3,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04256?
The median household income in ZIP 04256 is $69,914, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04256?
The median home value in ZIP 04256 is $270,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04256 is White at 85.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04256?
ZIP code 04256 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04256 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (6), Manufacturing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04256?
In ZIP code 04256, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 04256?
In ZIP code 04256, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04256 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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