City

Mechanic Falls, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Androscoggin County  ·  Maine

👥3,108Population
💰$58,958Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$224,100Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Black: 3.9%Asian: 1.7%Other: 16%Race
White78.4%
Black3.9%
Asian1.7%
Other16.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.1%)
HS Graduate891 (47.9%)
Some College99 (5.3%)
Associates237 (12.7%)
Bachelors309 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree306 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College5.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,958 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$224,100 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,160/mo
Total Housing Units1,195
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Mechanic Falls, ME

Mechanic Falls is a city in Maine, located in Androscoggin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,108 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Mechanic Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,958 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mechanic Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,160 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mechanic Falls is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.41%).

Mechanic Falls, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Mechanic Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04256 3,108 $58,958 $224,100 $1,160 8.3% 33.0% 70.3%