| ZIP Code | 04543 |
|---|---|
| City | Damariscotta |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 70 ft |
| Latitude | 44.022351 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.490756 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.3% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 438 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 178 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 247 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 71 (4.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 617 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,659 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $333,000 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $974/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,339 |
| Vacant Units | 408 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,339 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 408 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 04543 is located in Damariscotta, Maine, within Lincoln County. With a population of 2,249, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 04543 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,659 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04543 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $333,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $974 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 04543 is primarily White (92.49%). Residents are well-educated — 44.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04543 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 04543 in Damariscotta, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,249 residents, a median household income of $59,659, and a median home value of $333,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.