| ZIP Code | 04578 |
|---|---|
| City | Wiscasset |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 43.982445 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.692754 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 991 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 337 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 438 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 277 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,114 (34.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,750 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,700 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,190/mo ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,286 |
| Vacant Units | 327 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,286 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 327 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 04578 is located in Wiscasset, Maine, within Lincoln County. With a population of 4,608, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.1 years. Economically, 04578 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04578 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $301,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,190 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 04578 is primarily White (95.10%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04578 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 04578 in Wiscasset, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,608 residents, a median household income of $82,750, and a median home value of $301,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.