City

Waldoboro, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥5,228Population
💰$66,072Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$271,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,248 (29.5%)
Some College571 (13.5%)
Associates460 (10.9%)
Bachelors466 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,447 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,072 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$271,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,957
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Waldoboro, ME

Waldoboro is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,228 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Waldoboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,072 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waldoboro is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldoboro is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waldoboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04572 5,228 $66,072 $271,700 1.2% 45.2% 82.5%