| ZIP Code | 04008 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowdoinham |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Sagadahoc County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 145 ft |
| Latitude | 44.044224 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.863781 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 14.6% ▲ 197% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 812 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 311 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 193 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 142 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 919 (38.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,914 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $335,000 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,355 |
| Vacant Units | 115 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,355 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 115 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 04008 is located in Bowdoinham, Maine, within Sagadahoc County. With a population of 3,115, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.7 years. Economically, 04008 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,914 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04008 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $335,000 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 04008 is primarily White (90.34%). Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04008 stands at 14.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 04008 in Bowdoinham, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,115 residents, a median household income of $104,914, and a median home value of $335,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.