| ZIP Code | 04562 |
|---|---|
| City | Phippsburg |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Sagadahoc County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 115 ft |
| Latitude | 43.770829 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.819164 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 498 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 105 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 171 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 235 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 596 (36.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,446 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $335,400 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $946/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,694 |
| Vacant Units | 783 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,694 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 783 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 04562 is located in Phippsburg, Maine, within Sagadahoc County. With a population of 1,987, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.6 years. Economically, 04562 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,446 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04562 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $335,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $946 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 04562 is primarily White (97.68%). Residents are well-educated — 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04562 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 04562 in Phippsburg, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,987 residents, a median household income of $102,446, and a median home value of $335,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.