1.0% of Maine is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 04257 is used by homes and businesses in and around Mexico, Maine, and covers 61.1 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
USDAProperties.com can help you determine precisely what properties are inside USDA loan eligibility boundaries.
Contact realtors familiar with this area. For high resolution boundaries click the map icon to zoom in on postal (zip) code 04257
Or use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Maine.
Interested in some fun facts and history about Mexico, ME?
Read on!
- Mexico, Maine was initially settled in 1794 and incorporated as a town in 1818.
- The town was named after the country of Mexico, which had recently won its independence from Spain.
- The Swift River, which flows through Mexico, used to power several mills and factories, including a paper mill, a grist mill, and a shoe factory.
- In the late 1800s, Mexico had a booming industry in wooden shoe manufacturing, employing nearly 1,500 people at its peak.
- Mexico is home to the Mountain Valley High School, which has a successful football program and has won several state championships.
- The town is also known for its annual Mexico Grinch Contest, in which residents compete to see who can decorate their homes to look the most like the Grinch's lair.
- Mexico is located just west of the popular ski resort Sunday River and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
The USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Maine communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development has a State Office located in Bangor, and Area Offices located in Presque Isle, Bangor, Lewiston, and Scarborough.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Maine
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
967 Illinois Avenue Suite 4
Bangor ME 04401-2767
Phone: (207) 990-9160
Fax: (855) 589-1060
TDD/TTY: (207) 942-7331