04240 ZIP Code
Lewiston, Maine
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04240 |
| City/Town: | Lewiston |
| County: | Androscoggin |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,577 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,317 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,914 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,725 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,500 |
| Land Area: | 34.1 sq miles
88.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.0895, -70.1721 |
Population Information (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,577 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,508 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,069 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,416 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,093 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,522 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,479 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,543 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,180 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,856 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,411 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,049 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,057 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,645 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,306 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,020 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $903 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,725 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,611 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,114 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,725 | 49.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,886 | 50.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,524 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,453 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,476 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,949 | 39.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,172 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,936 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,480 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,058 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,317 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,389 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,649 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,914 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,010 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,936 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,074 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,929 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,278 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,865 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 743 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,329 | 80.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,092 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 835 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 137 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,114 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 713 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,009 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 363 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 227 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 396 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 947 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,178 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,368 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,796 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,968 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,651 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,095 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,376 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 847 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 385 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,116 | 67.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,315 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 105 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,218 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 120 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,667 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,034 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,750 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 268 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,079 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 705 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 424 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,390 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,594 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,830 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,444 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 703 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 634 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,256 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,990 | 61.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,400 | 43.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,586 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,322 | 72.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,602 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,428 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,268 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 991 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,566 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,226 | 43.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 209 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,264 | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,654 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,780 | 16.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,073 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,017 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 502 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 311 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 956 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 760 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,177 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,229 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,121 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,979 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,529 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,619 | 33.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 644 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,599 | 15.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,548 | 33.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,752 | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,813 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 369 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,100 | 26.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 625 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,121 | 7.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9,029 | 57.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 172 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 306 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 205 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,389 | 15.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,329 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,987 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,906 | 12.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 389 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 630 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,140 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,238 | 29.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,355 | 30.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 796 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 125 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,360 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $591 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $903 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,611 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,832 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,820 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,659 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,619 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,634 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,935 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,286 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,062 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,330 | 41.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 622 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,129 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,230 | 34.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,643 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 380 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 357 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,896 | 33.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,627 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,383 | 39.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,064 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,578 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,842 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,638 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 771 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,369 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,498 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,044 | 82.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,013 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,837 | 63.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,881 | 31.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 917 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 295 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,763 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 615 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,814 | 620.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,814 | 620.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,814 | 620.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 157 | 25.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,538 | 412.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 191 | 31.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 255 | 41.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,161 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,701 | 78.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,460 | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 474 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,347 | 12.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 458 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,181 | 6.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,611 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,123 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
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