Leeds, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04263
Androscoggin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,326
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,208
- Median income Above-median income area
- $257,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leeds pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04263 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04263 covers 103.8 square miles in Leeds, Androscoggin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,326 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04263 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,208 (16% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,190. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $257,800 (9% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $940; 93.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Androscoggin County, so 04263 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 04263
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leeds, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04263.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 04263, Leeds, 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
2,326
Population
103.8
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04263?
38.2
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$85,208
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,190
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04263 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Leeds, 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)
$85,208 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
899housing units
899
Total Housing Units
774
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,800
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$940
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 04263, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,328,000.
35
Businesses
283
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 31.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
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 04263 vs 04265 →
ZIP 04263 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04282
Turner (04282)
5,734 residents
- 04236
Greene (04236)
4,350 residents
- 04259
Monmouth (04259)
3,264 residents
- 04254
Livermore Falls (04254)
3,181 residents
- 04263
Leeds (04263)
2,326 residents
- 04253 2,095
Livermore (04253)
2,095 residents
- 04349 1,158
Kents Hill (04349)
1,158 residents
- 04284 1,138
Wayne (04284)
1,138 residents
- 04265 918
North Monmouth (04265)
918 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04263 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04263 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04282
Turner (04282)
$100,036 median income
- 04236
Greene (04236)
$98,093 median income
- 04284
Wayne (04284)
$93,194 median income
- 04263
Leeds (04263)
$85,208 median income
- 04259
Monmouth (04259)
$83,919 median income
- 04253
Livermore (04253)
$70,441 median income
- 04349
Kents Hill (04349)
$59,500 median income
- 04254
Livermore Falls (04254)
$45,843 median income
- 04265
North Monmouth (04265)
$43,506 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04263 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04265 | North Monmouth, ME | 918 | 4.2 mi |
| 04236 | Greene, ME | 4,350 | 7.2 mi |
| 04284 | Wayne, ME | 1,138 | 5.0 mi |
| 04282 | Turner, ME | 5,734 | 5.9 mi |
| 04254 | Livermore Falls, ME | 3,181 | 9.5 mi |
| 04228 | East Livermore, ME | 6 | 9.6 mi |
| 04259 | Monmouth, ME | 3,264 | 7.6 mi |
| 04253 | Livermore, ME | 2,095 | 8.9 mi |
| 04349 | Kents Hill, ME | 1,158 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04263, 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 (2,326 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 04263 in?
ZIP code 04263 (Leeds) 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 04263?
ZIP code 04263 in Leeds, ME has a population of 2,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04263?
The median household income in ZIP 04263 is $85,208, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04263?
The median home value in ZIP 04263 is $257,800, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04263 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04263?
ZIP code 04263 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04263?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04263 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04263?
In ZIP code 04263, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 04263?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04263 is 33.8 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 04263?
In ZIP code 04263, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04263 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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