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U.S. ZIP Code · ME04256

Androscoggin County · Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Typical home value

$303,202[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+6.7%
vs metro
-10.9%
vs state
-10.3%
ZIP 04256 location in ME
Location of ZIP 04256 in ME

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 04256 is worth $303,202 — 10.9% below the Lewiston-Auburn, ME median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,376[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Androscoggin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
3,134[3]
Median household income
$69,914[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Androscoggin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+305[5]
Moved in
3,158
Moved out
2,853

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · RSU 16

    231 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,533
Loan principal$242,562
Down payment$60,640
Total interest paid$309,374

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,066
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
77th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 04256?
The typical home in 04256 is worth $303,202, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 04256?
Home values in 04256 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 04256?
The effective property tax rate in 04256 is 1.1% — roughly $3,376 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 04256?
ZIP code 04256 has a population of 3,134 and a median household income of $69,914.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lewiston, ME

    Typical home
    $296,236
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • ME

    Typical home
    $293,503
    Gross yield
  • Auburn, ME

    Typical home
    $323,386
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Lisbon Falls CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $331,842
    Gross yield
  • Lisbon CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $338,381
    Gross yield
  • Greene CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $342,308
    Gross yield

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