04263 ZIP Code — Leeds, ME

Androscoggin County, Maine

ZIP code 04263 is located in Leeds, Maine, within Androscoggin County. It covers approximately 40.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04263

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,799. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04263 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,267

population

40.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leeds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04284 Wayne (4.6 mi) 04265 North Monmouth (5.2 mi) 04282 Turner (5.7 mi) 04236 Greene (6.7 mi) 04259 Monmouth (7.8 mi) 04364 Winthrop (8.8 mi) 04253 Livermore (9.3 mi) 04254 Livermore Falls (9.7 mi) 04349 Kents Hill (10.6 mi) 04355 Readfield (11.5 mi) 04280 Sabattus (11.5 mi) 04220 Buckfield (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	2,267
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	40.05 sq mi
Water area	3.36 sq mi
Latitude	44.2888
Longitude	-70.1365
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.1%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,267

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$76,799

Median household income

$30,718

Per capita income

$225,700

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

817

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

120

10–14

119

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

128

160

35–44

159

117

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	661	29.2%
18 and over	1,606	70.8%
65 and over	318	14.0%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,188	95.6%
Two or more races	33	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	1%
Black or African American	19	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.7%
Asian	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.1%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$76,799

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,700
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	56.7%
Wood	19.2%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	462	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	120	15.6%
Male householder, no spouse	98	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	87	11.3%
Households with children under 18	222	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	29.6%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	25.6%
Married	55.9%	56.8%
Separated	0.5%	1.2%
Widowed	3.8%	5.6%
Divorced	13.5%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	11.9%
Kindergarten	3	0.4%
Elementary school	342	50.4%
High school	109	16.1%
College / grad school	144	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Professional & management 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 46.5%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 56.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,090	92.2%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,207	97.4%
Born in same state	2,198	97.0%
Born in different state	1,848	81.5%
Foreign born	9	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	60	2.6%
Not a US citizen	29	48.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	250	11%
Italian	216	9.5%
Arab	178	7.9%
German	104	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	1%
Norwegian	12	0.5%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04263

What city is ZIP code 04263 in?

ZIP code 04263 is primarily assigned to Leeds, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04263 in?

ZIP code 04263 falls within Androscoggin County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04263 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04263 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04263?

21% of residents in ZIP code 04263 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04263 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04263 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04263?

ZIP code 04263 has an estimated population of 2,267 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04263 in?

ZIP code 04263 observes the EST timezone.