City

Newcastle, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥1,773Population
💰$79,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$406,300Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
HS Graduate390 (32%)
Some College56 (4.6%)
Associates172 (14.1%)
Bachelors83 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree517 (42.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 32%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
HS Grad32.0%
Some College4.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$406,300 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units918
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Newcastle, ME

Newcastle is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,773 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Newcastle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,667 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Newcastle is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $406,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newcastle is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.51%).

Newcastle, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Newcastle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04553 1,773 $79,667 $406,300 $1,091 0.4% 49.3% 80.2%