ZIP Code 04290

In ZIP code 04290, which takes in East Dixfield, households bring in a median of $66,827 a year, while per-capita income sits at $32,503. A median home value of $141,300 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.99%, so annual property taxes land near $1,400—a figure that shapes what families can set aside for other needs. Add the 5.50% combined sales tax on purchases, and everyday spending carries a bit more weight. Together these costs define how far a paycheck stretches across housing, goods, and savings in this part of Maine.