City

Boothbay Harbor, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥1,688Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂64.1Median Age
🏠$369,600Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.9% Female 60.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.5%Asian: 3%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.5%
Asian3.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
19%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate384 (29.3%)
Some College82 (6.3%)
Associates128 (9.8%)
Bachelors109 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree599 (45.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 45.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College6.3%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate45.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$369,600 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,826
Vacant Units952

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Boothbay Harbor, ME

Boothbay Harbor is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,688 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.1 years.

Economically, Boothbay Harbor is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Boothbay Harbor is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boothbay Harbor is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.7%).

Boothbay Harbor, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Boothbay Harbor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04538 1,688 $60,000 $369,600 $727 2.7% 54.1% 76.0%