What are the best areas for veterinary in Maine?

The top-rated areas for veterinary in Maine are ZIP 04097 (score: 100/100), ZIP 04107 (score: 100/100), ZIP 04105 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for veterinary?

A strong location for veterinary combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Maine compare to other states for veterinary?

Maine averages 90/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Vet Costs in Maine

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $104,967 in household income. ZIP 04097 leads at 100, $119,813 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 04097 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,813
#2	ZIP 04107 Pop. 9.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$145,464
#3	ZIP 04105 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,833
#4	ZIP 04260 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,781
#5	ZIP 03909 Pop. 11 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,889
#6	ZIP 04096 Pop. 9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,911
#7	ZIP 03903 Pop. 7 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,472
#8	ZIP 04084 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,086
#9	ZIP 04496 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,938
#10	ZIP 04444 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,922
#11	ZIP 04046 Pop. 8 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,861
#12	ZIP 03908 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,927
#13	ZIP 04027 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,257
#14	ZIP 04274 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,625
#15	ZIP 04222 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,492
#16	ZIP 04358 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,825
#17	ZIP 04039 Pop. 8 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,284
#18	ZIP 03906 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,762
#19	ZIP 04429 Pop. 5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,223
#20	ZIP 04469 Pop. 3.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	—

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Maine, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $104,967 in household income. The common thread: veterinary demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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