04240 ZIP Code — Lewiston, ME

Androscoggin County, Maine

ZIP code 04240 is located in Lewiston, Maine, within Androscoggin County. It covers approximately 34.15 square miles and serves a population of 37,577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04240

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $54,317. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04240 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

37,577

population

34.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewiston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04210 Auburn (3.5 mi) 04250 Lisbon (4.8 mi) 04280 Sabattus (5.7 mi) 04252 Lisbon Falls (6.5 mi) 04236 Greene (7.3 mi) 04287 Bowdoin (9.6 mi) 04258 Minot (10.1 mi) 04260 New Gloucester (11 mi) 04274 Poland (11.7 mi) 04259 Monmouth (12.1 mi) 04350 Litchfield (12.2 mi) 04256 Mechanic Falls (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	37,577
Population density	1,100 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	34.15 sq mi
Water area	1.39 sq mi
Latitude	44.0864
Longitude	-70.1576
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

37,577

Population

1,100

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$54,317

Median household income

$29,223

Per capita income

$189,500

Median home value

$903

Median monthly rent

49.5%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

8,839

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,190

Under 5

1,226

1,031

5–9

1,062

750

10–14

772

1,221

15–19

1,258

1,745

20–24

1,798

2,552

25–34

2,628

1,900

35–44

1,956

2,173

45–54

2,238

1,502

55–59

1,547

1,013

60–64

1,044

1,796

65–74

1,849

1,136

75–84

1,170

502

85+

518

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,513	20.0%
18 and over	30,064	80.0%
65 and over	6,971	18.6%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Black or African American 10.7%

Two or more races 5.5%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	30,329	79.2%
Black or African American	4,092	10.7%
Two or more races	2,114	5.5%
Asian	835	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	713	1.9%
Other race	137	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$54,317

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,500
Median rent / month	$903
Owner occupied	49.5%
Renter occupied	50.5%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	43.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	33.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.3%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	57.8%
Wood	1.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,832	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	1,501	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	3,659	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	4,619	29.6%
Households with children under 18	3,634	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,935	31.6%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	32.2%
Married	41.4%	39.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.8%
Widowed	4.1%	9.7%
Divorced	13.9%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	380	4.4%
Kindergarten	357	4.1%
Elementary school	2,896	33.5%
High school	1,627	18.8%
College / grad school	3,383	39.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Professional & management 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,578	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	35,161	93.6%
Spanish	2,103	6.0%
Other Indo-European	78	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	983	2.8%
Other languages	164	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	33,763	89.9%
Born in same state	33,148	88.2%
Born in different state	24,545	65.3%
Foreign born	615	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	3,814	10.1%
Not a US citizen	1,747	45.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7,133	19%
French	4,553	12.1%
Italian	4,471	11.9%
Arab	1,564	4.2%
English	348	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	92	0.2%
Polish	88	0.2%
Dutch	28	0.1%
Irish	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04240

What city is ZIP code 04240 in?

ZIP code 04240 is primarily assigned to Lewiston, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04240 in?

ZIP code 04240 falls within Androscoggin County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04240?

18% of residents in ZIP code 04240 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04240 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04240?

The median home value in ZIP code 04240 is $189,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 04240?

ZIP code 04240 has an estimated population of 37,577 residents, with a density of 1,100 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04240 in?

ZIP code 04240 observes the EST timezone.