ZIP code 04256
Where is ZIP code 04256?
Mechanic Falls, Maine
Androscoggin County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04256 belongs to Mechanic Falls, Maine in Androscoggin County. 04256 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 207. About 3,134 people live in the 04256 area, where the median household income is $69,914. The closest ZIP codes are 04258 (Minot, 3.5 mi northeast), 04288 (West Minot, 4.3 mi north) and 04274 (Poland, 4.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 04256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mechanic Falls |
| Also accepted | Mechanic Fls |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Androscoggin County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.1117, -70.3917 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 042 |
Population and income in 04256
| Population | 3,134 · higher than 71% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 285 · higher than 87% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.8 years · lower than 87% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $69,914 · higher than 52% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,222 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $270,900 · higher than 57% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,076 a month |
| Housing units | 1,303 |
| Households | 1,246 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 11 sq mi (plus 0.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04258 | Minot, ME | 3.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 04288 | West Minot, ME | 4.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 04274 | Poland, ME | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 04230 | East Poland, ME | 4.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 04291 | West Poland, ME | 5.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 04270 | Oxford, ME | 5.9 mi W | Standard |
| 04238 | Hebron, ME | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 04210 | Auburn, ME | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 04223 | Danville, ME | 8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 04281 | South Paris, ME | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 04211 | Auburn, ME | 9.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 04212 | Auburn, ME | 9.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04256
123 MAIN ST
MECHANIC FALLS ME 04256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MECHANIC FLS as the city name for 04256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04256?
- 04256 is a Mechanic Falls, Maine ZIP code. Mechanic Fls is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04256 in?
- ZIP code 04256 is in Androscoggin County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04256 in?
- 04256 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04256 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04256?
- About 3,134 people live in ZIP code 04256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04256?
- The median household income in 04256 is $69,914 a year, higher than 52% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04256 are 04258 (Minot, 3.5 miles), 04288 (West Minot, 4.3 miles), 04274 (Poland, 4.4 miles) and 04230 (East Poland, 4.7 miles).