City

Wiscasset, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥4,608Population
💰$82,750Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$301,700Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.3%
Asian1.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.5%)
HS Graduate991 (30.9%)
Some College337 (10.5%)
Associates438 (13.7%)
Bachelors277 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,114 (34.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,750 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$301,700 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,190/mo
Total Housing Units2,286
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Wiscasset, ME

Wiscasset is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,608 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Wiscasset is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,750 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wiscasset is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,190 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wiscasset is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wiscasset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04578 4,608 $82,750 $301,700 $1,190 3.5% 43.4% 82.8%