04253 ZIP Code — Livermore, ME

Androscoggin County, Maine

ZIP code 04253 is located in Livermore, Maine, within Androscoggin County. It covers approximately 37.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04253

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,935. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04253 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,873

population

37.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Livermore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04254 Livermore Falls (3.4 mi) 04221 Canton (6.2 mi) 04349 Kents Hill (7.2 mi) 04239 Jay (7.8 mi) 04284 Wayne (8.7 mi) 04263 Leeds (9.3 mi) 04220 Buckfield (9.5 mi) 04282 Turner (9.8 mi) 04292 Sumner (11.5 mi) 04290 Peru (12.7 mi) 04355 Readfield (13 mi) 04265 North Monmouth (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,873
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	37.62 sq mi
Water area	1.78 sq mi
Latitude	44.4107
Longitude	-70.2145
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	37.7%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,873

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$72,935

Median household income

$35,443

Per capita income

$183,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.1%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

1,065

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

144

121

45–54

131

55–59

101

60–64

101

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	399	21.3%
18 and over	1,474	78.7%
65 and over	352	18.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,802	96.2%
Two or more races	71	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	46.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	20.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.1%	4.9%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$72,935

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.1%
Renter occupied	1.9%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	64.7%
Wood	18.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	419	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	103	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	84	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	192	24.1%
Households with children under 18	210	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	35.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	15.3%
Married	56.4%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	15.8%
Divorced	17.3%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.9%
Kindergarten	5	1.4%
Elementary school	216	58.5%
High school	74	20.1%
College / grad school	56	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Professional & management 14.5%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Retail trade 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,762	94.1%
Spanish	7	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,866	99.6%
Born in same state	1,858	99.2%
Born in different state	1,486	79.3%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	427	22.8%
Italian	332	17.7%
German	197	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	155	8.3%
Norwegian	19	1%
Polish	17	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04253

What city is ZIP code 04253 in?

ZIP code 04253 is primarily assigned to Livermore, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04253 in?

ZIP code 04253 falls within Androscoggin County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04253 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 04253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04253 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 04253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04253 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04253?

The median home value in ZIP code 04253 is $183,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04253 in?

ZIP code 04253 observes the EST timezone.