3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 042xxLewiston, ME area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 042 changed +3.3% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.2% for Maine and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 04210–04294. Most of its 2010 population lived in Androscoggin County (61%), Oxford County (25%), Franklin County (6%). Communities in the region include Auburn, Rumford, Lisbon Falls, Norway, South Paris. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.3%
- 5-year change
- +57.0%
- Since Q1 1995
- +312%
- National rank (1 year)
- 501st
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 042 vs Maine and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 042: 412.4
- Maine: 477.7
- Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro: 417.9
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 042 | ME | U.S. | Gap vs ME | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.3% | +3.2% | +3.0% | +0.0 pts | +0.2 pts |
| 3 years | +17.1% | +17.0% | +12.9% | +0.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
| 5 years | +57.0% | +56.4% | +41.3% | +0.6 pts | +15.7 pts |
| 10 years | +130% | +123% | +93.3% | +7.3 pts | +36.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +312% | +378% | +292% | −65.3 pts | +20.9 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 042 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +308% | $1,224,980 |
| Q2 2000 | +260% | $1,080,550 |
| Q2 2005 | +122% | $667,366 |
| Q2 2010 | +128% | $682,911 |
| Q2 2015 | +133% | $698,408 |
| Q2 2020 | +88.0% | $563,890 |
| Q2 2021 | +57.0% | $470,859 |
| Q2 2023 | +17.1% | $351,356 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.3% | $309,819 |
How ZIP3 042 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 042 ranks 501st of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 3rd of 11 in Maine. Its one-year change is +0.2 pts versus the nation and +0.0 pts versus Maine. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Maine |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 501st of 882 | 3rd of 11 |
| 3 years | 345th of 882 | 2nd of 11 |
| 5 years | 84th of 882 | 8th of 11 |
| 10 years | 39th of 882 | 2nd of 11 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 268th of 879 | 4th of 11 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 042
ZIP3 042's index peaked in Q4 2007, fell 16.6% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2019, about 11.5 years after the top. Today it sits +104% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 042 | Q4 2007 | Q2 2012 | -16.6% | Q2 2019 (11.5 yrs) | +104% |
| ME | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -13.1% | Q3 2017 (9.5 yrs) | +109% |
| Metro | Q1 2006 | Q4 2014 | -17.9% | Q2 2019 (13.2 yrs) | +104% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 042's index has changed +86.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 042 after inflation | ME after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.6% | -0.6% | -2.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.7% | +6.5% | +6.3% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +26.5% | +26.1% | +26.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +65.5% | +60.2% | +65.9% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +86.3% | +116% | +88.8% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 042
Regional estimate
$690,419
- Estimated gain
- $390,419
- Index change
- +130%
- Start index
- 179.20
- End index
- 412.41
ZIP3 042 (Lewiston, ME area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 043 · Augusta, ME area | ME | +2.3% | +59.5% | +302% |
| 045 · Bath, ME area | ME | +2.3% | +59.5% | +302% |
| 040 · Biddeford, ME area | ME | +4.5% | +55.8% | +387% |
| 041 · Portland, ME area | ME | +5.2% | +56.7% | +497% |
| 049 · Waterville, ME area | ME | +2.3% | +59.5% | +302% |
| 048 · Rockland, ME area | ME | +2.3% | +59.5% | +302% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 412.41 |
| Q1 2026 | 411.68 |
| Q4 2025 | 409.42 |
| Q3 2025 | 392.22 |
| Q2 2025 | 399.34 |
| Q1 2025 | 386.21 |
| Q4 2024 | 382.36 |
| Q3 2024 | 374.77 |
| Q2 2024 | 374.00 |
| Q1 2024 | 359.46 |
| Q4 2023 | 351.13 |
| Q3 2023 | 362.04 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 042?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 042, the regional index changed +3.3% over the year to Q2 2026, +57.0% over five years, +130% over ten years, and +312% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 042 appreciating faster than Maine and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.3% compares with +3.2% for Maine and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +15.7 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 042?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 042. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 04210 to 04294 (49 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.