Damariscotta, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04543
Lincoln County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,218
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,423
- Median income Below-median income area
- $363,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Damariscotta pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04543 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04543 covers 32.2 square miles in Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,218 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04543 reports a modest median household income of $59,423 (19% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,644. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $363,500 (28% above the average Maine ZIP), while 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,027.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 04543 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 04543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Damariscotta, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04543.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 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 04543, Damariscotta, 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
2,218
Population
32.2
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04543?
49.3
Median Age
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$59,423
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$42,644
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04543 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Damariscotta, 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)
$59,423 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,302housing units
1,302
Total Housing Units
988
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,500
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,027
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 213 business establishments in ZIP 04543, employing approximately 2,399 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,596,000.
213
Businesses
2,399
Employees
$125.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 22 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.4% |
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 04543 vs 04539 →
ZIP 04543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04543
Damariscotta (04543)
2,218 residents
- 04553
Newcastle (04553)
1,752 residents
- 04555
Nobleboro (04555)
1,643 residents
- 04556
Edgecomb (04556)
1,249 residents
- 04539
Bristol (04539)
1,168 residents
- 04551 806
Bremen (04551)
806 residents
- 04535 709
Alna (04535)
709 residents
- 04573 501
Walpole (04573)
501 residents
- 04564 489
Round Pond (04564)
489 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04543 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04564
Round Pond (04564)
$132,604 median income
- 04556
Edgecomb (04556)
$108,750 median income
- 04555
Nobleboro (04555)
$100,417 median income
- 04551
Bremen (04551)
$100,000 median income
- 04539
Bristol (04539)
$96,111 median income
- 04535
Alna (04535)
$93,125 median income
- 04558
Pemaquid (04558)
$91,477 median income
- 04553
Newcastle (04553)
$89,868 median income
- 04573
Walpole (04573)
$86,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04543 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04539 | Bristol, ME | 1,168 | 4.9 mi |
| 04555 | Nobleboro, ME | 1,643 | 5.0 mi |
| 04553 | Newcastle, ME | 1,752 | 4.0 mi |
| 04551 | Bremen, ME | 806 | 3.8 mi |
| 04564 | Round Pond, ME | 489 | 7.0 mi |
| 04573 | Walpole, ME | 501 | 6.5 mi |
| 04541 | Chamberlain, ME | 80 | 9.6 mi |
| 04558 | Pemaquid, ME | 308 | 9.5 mi |
| 04535 | Alna, ME | 709 | 8.0 mi |
| 04556 | Edgecomb, ME | 1,249 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04543, 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 (2,218 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 04543 in?
ZIP code 04543 (Damariscotta) 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 04543?
ZIP code 04543 in Damariscotta, ME has a population of 2,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04543?
The median household income in ZIP 04543 is $59,423, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04543?
The median home value in ZIP 04543 is $363,500, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04543 is White at 98.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04543?
ZIP code 04543 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 2,399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04543 are: Health care and social assistance (35), Retail trade (34), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04543?
In ZIP code 04543, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04543?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04543 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04543?
In ZIP code 04543, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04543 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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