County

Lincoln County, ME

28 ZIP codes  ·  28 cities  ·  Maine

👥35,840Population
💰$76,389Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$318,193Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.1%
Asian1.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (0.5%)
HS Graduate7,191 (27.5%)
Some College2,681 (10.3%)
Associates3,196 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,376 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree10,532 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,389 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$318,193 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,074/mo
Total Housing Units23,798
Vacant Units7,597

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Lincoln County, ME

Lincoln County is located in Maine and encompasses 28 ZIP codes spanning 28 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,840 residents. With a median age of 50.29, it is a mature county.

Lincoln County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,388 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $318,193 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,073. Homeownership rates are high at 84.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (93.31%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Lincoln County, ME is a middle-income area in Maine. The 28 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
04535 Alna 829 $87,250 $327,700 $1,038 1.6% 49.3%
04537 Boothbay 1,687 $57,476 $357,000 1.8% 54.9%
04538 Boothbay Harbor 1,688 $60,000 $369,600 $727 2.7% 54.1%
04551 Bremen 851 $96,250 $420,100 5.3% 65.3%
04539 Bristol 1,524 $94,688 $338,900 13.4% 53.1%
04543 Damariscotta 2,249 $59,659 $333,000 $974 7.2% 44.3%
04342 Dresden 1,639 $78,150 $236,700 $1,304 4.0% 40.5%
04556 Edgecomb 1,344 $89,844 $308,000 $1,345 1.9% 48.3%
04348 Jefferson 3,497 $72,734 $230,400 $1,061 5.8% 37.9%
04852 Monhegan 137 $139,063 $687,500 $925 0.0% 77.1%
04554 New Harbor 562 $76,932 $500,000 6.0% 67.4%
04553 Newcastle 1,773 $79,667 $406,300 $1,091 0.4% 49.3%
04555 Nobleboro 1,760 $96,667 $294,900 $1,034 4.8% 39.7%
04558 Pemaquid 291 $81,103 $428,200 0.9% 72.4%
04564 Round Pond 477 $118,077 $492,300 0.0% 72.5%
04568 South Bristol 487 $54,554 $562,500 $1,375 3.1% 74.3%
04576 Southport 521 $83,438 $416,100 8.8% 62.1%
04571 Trevett 517 $56,447 $252,200 0.0% 69.6%
04572 Waldoboro 5,228 $66,072 $271,700 1.2% 45.2%
04573 Walpole 518 $85,682 $397,600 8.9% 72.3%
04575 West Boothbay Harbor 355 $95,625 0.0% 52.2%
04353 Whitefield 2,343 $73,750 $220,200 $870 1.3% 44.2%
04578 Wiscasset 4,608 $82,750 $301,700 $1,190 3.5% 43.4%