04538 ZIP Code – Boothbay Harbor, Maine
ZIP code 04538 is a small ZIP code located in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, within Lincoln County with a population of approximately 1,737 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $63,375, which is near the Maine average and near the national figure. At $362,200, median home values run above the national average, with 73.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $688 is below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 19% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 15.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 45.4%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 64.1, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 04575, 04576, 04544.
ZIP Code 04538 Data
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ZIP 04538 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04538 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,737 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $362k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $688 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 64.1 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.4% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04575 – West Boothbay Harbor
- 04576 – Southport
- 04544 – East Boothbay
- 04570 – Squirrel Island
- 04537 – Boothbay
- 04568 – South Bristol
- 04571 – Trevett
- 04554 – New Harbor
- 04558 – Pemaquid
- 04548 – Georgetown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04575 | WEST BOOTHBAY HARBOR | 336 | Not provided |
| 04576 | SOUTHPORT | 467 | $68,542 |
| 04544 | EAST BOOTHBAY | 1,057 | $59,417 |
| 04570 | SQUIRREL ISLAND | Not provided | Not provided |
| 04537 | BOOTHBAY | 1,438 | $66,719 |