| ZIP Code | 04240 |
|---|---|
| City | Lewiston |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Androscoggin County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 237 ft |
| Latitude | 44.089513 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.172095 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 530 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,119 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 4,148 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 2,524 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,745 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,241 (22.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,558 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,200 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $954/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,852 |
| Vacant Units | 1,099 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,852 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,099 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 04240 is located in Lewiston, Maine, within Androscoggin County. With a population of 37,886, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 04240 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,558 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04240 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $214,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $954 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.4%) and renters (49.7%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 04240 is primarily White (80.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04240 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 04240 in Lewiston, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 37,886 residents, a median household income of $56,558, and a median home value of $214,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.