What to know about ZIP 04243
ZIP code 04243 covers ZIP 04243 with a population of about 1,654.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PORTLAND - AUBURN media market.
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ZIP Code 04243 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,654
Density
N/A
Median income
$27,500
-63% vs US avg
Home value
N/A
Median rent
$563
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 04243
Income and economy in ZIP 04243
Median household income in ZIP 04243 is about $27,500 — about 63% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 44.1%; unemployment rate near 8.7%; 17.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 8.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 04243
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $563 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 0.9% (about 64.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).