ZIP comparison · Lewiston-Auburn, ME
04240 vs 04256
Side-by-side comparison of two ZIP codes — typical home value, rent, yield, taxes, schools, and demographics. The greener number on each row signals which ZIP comes out ahead on that metric.
| Metric | ZIP04240Lewiston, ME | ZIP04256Mechanic Falls CDP, ME |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $296,236 | Better: $303,202 |
| 1-year appreciation | Better: +2.1% | +0.5% |
| 5-year CAGR | Better: +8.9% | +7.7% |
| 10-year CAGR | Better: +9.8% | +8.5% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | $1,479 | — |
| Gross yield | 6.0% | — |
| Cap rate | 3.6% | — |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | 1.2% | Better: 1.1% |
| Typical annual tax | $3,668 | Better: $3,376 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 38,324 | 3,134 |
| Median household income | $55,393 | Better: $69,914 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively Low | Relatively Low |
| Net migration | +305 | +305 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | 9 | 1 |
| Students enrolled | 5,388 | 231 |