East Boothbay, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04544
Lincoln County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 724
- 86/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $411,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Boothbay pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 86
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04544 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04544 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Boothbay, Lincoln County, Maine, home to just 724 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04544 reports a modest median household income of $59,375 (19% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,373. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $411,500 (45% above the average Maine ZIP); 55.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 04544 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 04544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Boothbay, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04544.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 04544, East 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
724
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04544?
58.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$59,375
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$62,373
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04544 ranks among Maine ZIPs
East 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)
$59,375 29th percentile higher than 29% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,060housing units
1,060
Total Housing Units
574
Occupied Units
486
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$411,500
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 04544, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,377,000.
34
Businesses
209
Employees
$14.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 14.7% |
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 04544 vs 04538 →
ZIP 04544 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
- 04544 724
East Boothbay (04544)
724 residents
- 04554 710
New Harbor (04554)
710 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 04544 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04544 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
- 04558
Pemaquid (04558)
$91,477 median income
- 04576
Southport (04576)
$89,375 median income
- 04573
Walpole (04573)
$86,250 median income
- 04554
New Harbor (04554)
$85,288 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 04544 ranks #7 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 | 2.3 mi |
| 04568 | South Bristol, ME | 391 | 3.1 mi |
| 04570 | Squirrel Island, ME | 2 | 3.4 mi |
| 04575 | West Boothbay Harbor, ME | 85 | 3.8 mi |
| 04537 | Boothbay, ME | 2,073 | 4.0 mi |
| 04554 | New Harbor, ME | 710 | 4.3 mi |
| 04576 | Southport, ME | 604 | 4.3 mi |
| 04558 | Pemaquid, ME | 308 | 5.1 mi |
| 04571 | Trevett, ME | 323 | 5.6 mi |
| 04573 | Walpole, ME | 501 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04544, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 04544 in?
ZIP code 04544 (East 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 04544?
ZIP code 04544 in East Boothbay, ME has a population of 724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04544?
The median household income in ZIP 04544 is $59,375, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04544?
The median home value in ZIP 04544 is $411,500, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04544 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04544?
ZIP code 04544 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04544 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Manufacturing (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04544?
In ZIP code 04544, 83.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.4% 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 04544?
In ZIP code 04544, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04544 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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