| ZIP Code | 04287 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowdoin |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Sagadahoc County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 254 ft |
| Latitude | 44.073433 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.970748 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 79% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 504 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 381 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 229 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 308 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 799 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,238 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,300 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,426 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,426 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 04287 is located in Bowdoin, Maine, within Sagadahoc County. With a population of 3,180, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 04287 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,238 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04287 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $257,300 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 04287 is primarily White (90.22%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04287 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 04287 in Bowdoin, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,180 residents, a median household income of $78,238, and a median home value of $257,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.