| ZIP Code | 04538 |
|---|---|
| City | Boothbay Harbor |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 138 ft |
| Latitude | 43.847464 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.629626 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 64.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.85 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 384 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 82 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 128 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 109 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 599 (45.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,000 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,600 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $727/mo |
| Total Units | 1,826 |
| Vacant Units | 952 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,826 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 952 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.85 |
ZIP code 04538 is located in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, within Lincoln County. With a population of 1,688, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.1 years. Economically, 04538 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04538 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $727 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 04538 is primarily White (90.70%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04538 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 04538 in Boothbay Harbor, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,688 residents, a median household income of $60,000, and a median home value of $369,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.