Boothbay, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04537
Lincoln County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,073
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,667
- Median income Near-median income area
- $358,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boothbay pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04537 covers 43.4 square miles in Boothbay, Lincoln County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,073 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04537 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,667 (4% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,104. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $358,600 (26% above the average Maine ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,048.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 04537 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boothbay, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04537.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04537, Boothbay, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,073
Population
43.4
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04537?
51.9
Median Age
41.4%
Male
58.6%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,667
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$47,104
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04537 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Boothbay, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,667 Top 36% higher than 64% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,252housing units
1,252
Total Housing Units
856
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,600
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,048
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 102 business establishments in ZIP 04537, employing approximately 558 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,583,000.
102
Businesses
558
Employees
$32.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 23.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 18 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04537 vs 04538 →
ZIP 04537 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04538
Boothbay Harbor (04538)
2,080 residents
- 04537
Boothbay (04537)
2,073 residents
- 04556
Edgecomb (04556)
1,249 residents
- 04544 724
East Boothbay (04544)
724 residents
- 04576 604
Southport (04576)
604 residents
- 04573 501
Walpole (04573)
501 residents
- 04568 391
South Bristol (04568)
391 residents
- 04571 323
Trevett (04571)
323 residents
- 04558 308
Pemaquid (04558)
308 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04537 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04537 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04575
West Boothbay Harbor (04575)
$116,250 median income
- 04556
Edgecomb (04556)
$108,750 median income
- 04558
Pemaquid (04558)
$91,477 median income
- 04576
Southport (04576)
$89,375 median income
- 04573
Walpole (04573)
$86,250 median income
- 04537
Boothbay (04537)
$76,667 median income
- 04544
East Boothbay (04544)
$59,375 median income
- 04571
Trevett (04571)
$58,830 median income
- 04538
Boothbay Harbor (04538)
$56,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04537 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04538 | Boothbay Harbor, ME | 2,080 | 2.8 mi |
| 04571 | Trevett, ME | 323 | 2.5 mi |
| 04556 | Edgecomb, ME | 1,249 | 5.0 mi |
| 04568 | South Bristol, ME | 391 | 3.3 mi |
| 04575 | West Boothbay Harbor, ME | 85 | 3.6 mi |
| 04544 | East Boothbay, ME | 724 | 4.0 mi |
| 04570 | Squirrel Island, ME | 2 | 6.1 mi |
| 04558 | Pemaquid, ME | 308 | 5.4 mi |
| 04576 | Southport, ME | 604 | 5.6 mi |
| 04573 | Walpole, ME | 501 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04537, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,073 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04537 in?
ZIP code 04537 (Boothbay) is located in Lincoln County, Maine. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04537?
ZIP code 04537 in Boothbay, ME has a population of 2,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04537?
The median household income in ZIP 04537 is $76,667, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04537?
The median home value in ZIP 04537 is $358,600, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04537 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04537?
ZIP code 04537 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04537 are: Construction (24), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04537?
In ZIP code 04537, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04537?
In ZIP code 04537, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04537 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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