ZIP Code 04055

ZIP code 04055, near Portland, sits in middle-income territory, with a median household income of $78,188 and per-capita income of $48,361. Homes here carry a median value of $340,100, and the county-level effective property tax rate is 1.04%, so property taxes take a meaningful bite out of ownership costs. Add a combined sales tax of 5.50%, and everyday purchases carry a bit more weight too. This isn't a wealthy enclave, nor is it struggling; it's a place where earnings and housing costs stay roughly in step, though the tax load is a real consideration for anyone buying or budgeting here.