City

Boothbay, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥1,687Population
💰$57,476Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🏠$357,000Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓54.9%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.4% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.1%
Asian1.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads54.9% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate301 (24.6%)
Some College94 (7.7%)
Associates156 (12.8%)
Bachelors145 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree526 (43%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 43%Edu
HS Grad24.6%
Some College7.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate43.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.8%Renter: 5.2%Tenure
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,476 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$357,000 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,305
Vacant Units420

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
63%
About Boothbay, ME

Boothbay is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,687 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Boothbay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,476 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boothbay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,000, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boothbay is well-educated. 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boothbay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04537 1,687 $57,476 $357,000 1.8% 54.9% 94.8%