04256 ZIP Code — Mechanic Falls, ME
Androscoggin County, Maine
ZIP code 04256 is located in Mechanic Falls, Maine, within Androscoggin County. It covers approximately 11.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04256
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $67,426. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
3,094
population
11.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04256 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04256
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mechanic Falls | Acceptable |
| Mechanic Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04258 Minot (4.2 mi)
04274 Poland (4.5 mi)
04270 Oxford (4.9 mi)
04238 Hebron (6.6 mi)
04210 Auburn (9 mi)
04281 South Paris (9.9 mi)
04015 Casco (11.1 mi)
04260 New Gloucester (11.2 mi)
04240 Lewiston (12.4 mi)
04040 Harrison (12.8 mi)
04268 Norway (13.5 mi)
04282 Turner (13.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,094 |
| Population density | 281 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.1094 |
| Longitude | -70.4052 |
| 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 | 38.6% | 46.1% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 30.8% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 20.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
3,094
Population
281
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$67,426
Median household income
$25,399
Per capita income
$212,500
Median home value
$1,110
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
877
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
Under 5
23
114
5–9
115
241
10–14
243
142
15–19
144
59
20–24
59
147
25–34
149
336
35–44
341
137
45–54
139
65
55–59
65
60
60–64
61
145
65–74
147
56
75–84
57
13
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 919 | 29.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,175 | 70.3% |
| 65 and over | 432 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.3%
Two or more races
12.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,543 | 79.3% |
| Two or more races | 398 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 63 | 2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 46.1% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 30.8% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 20.1% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
1.5%
$35k–$50k
18.7%
$50k–$75k
33.1%
$75k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| Median income | $67,426 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
10.4%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
34.8%
$300k–$500k
18.6%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,110 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.5% |
| Electricity | 2.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.9% |
| Fuel oil | 84.7% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 502 | 45.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 171 | 15.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 206 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 230 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 452 | 40.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 289 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.4% | 30.9% |
| Married | 47.4% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
15.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 41 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 519 | 45.2% |
| High school | 390 | 34.0% |
| College / grad school | 141 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Other services
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Construction
6.2%
Professional & management
6.0%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Public administration
3.2%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.5% |
| Service | 26.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 23.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 8.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.2% |
| Carpool | 2.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 0.8% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 168 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 18.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| No insurance | 22.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,049 | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 54 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 40 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,039 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 3,039 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 2,411 | 77.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 55 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 81.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 880 | 28.4% |
| Italian | 351 | 11.3% |
| German | 334 | 10.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 248 | 8% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04256
What city is ZIP code 04256 in?
ZIP code 04256 is primarily assigned to Mechanic Falls, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04256 in?
ZIP code 04256 falls within Androscoggin County, Maine.
What is the population of ZIP code 04256?
ZIP code 04256 has an estimated population of 3,094 residents, with a density of 281 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04256?
The median home value in ZIP code 04256 is $212,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04256?
The median household income in ZIP code 04256 is $67,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04256 in?
ZIP code 04256 observes the EST timezone.