| ZIP Code | 04551 |
|---|---|
| City | Bremen |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 154 ft |
| Latitude | 43.984533 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.435489 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.3% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 106 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 39 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 58 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 41 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 346 (58.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,250 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $420,100 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 649 |
| Vacant Units | 297 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 649 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 297 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 04551 is located in Bremen, Maine, within Lincoln County. With a population of 851, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.4 years. Economically, 04551 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,250 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04551 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $420,100 is significantly 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 60% since 2019.
The population of 04551 is primarily White (94.71%). Residents are highly educated — 65.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04551 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 04551 in Bremen, ME is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 851 residents, a median household income of $96,250, and a median home value of $420,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.