| ZIP Code | 04544 |
|---|---|
| City | East Boothbay |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 51 ft |
| Latitude | 43.81989 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.591972 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 0.8% ▼ 92% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.8% ▲ 85% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 28 (3.9%) |
| Some College | 125 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 50 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 49 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 468 (65%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $466,200 ▲ 67% above avg ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 987 |
| Vacant Units | 499 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 987 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 499 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 04544 is located in East Boothbay, Maine, within Lincoln County. With a population of 872, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.1 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 04544 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $466,200 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 04544 is primarily White (99.20%). Residents are highly educated — 71.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.8%.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 04544 in East Boothbay, ME is characterized as highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.