ZIP Code 04551

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Bremen · Lincoln County · Maine

Population
806

19/sq mi

Median income
$100,000

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$425,300

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
54.2%

Median age 52.1

Land area
42.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 04551 in Bremen, Maine has a population of 806. The median household income is $100,000, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $425,300, 53% above the US average. 54.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.6 square miles in Bremen, Lincoln County, Maine. The area is home to 806 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04551 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04551 sits at $100,000 (36% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $56,375. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $425,300 (50% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 04551 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04551.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04551, Bremen, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

806

Population

42.6

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04551?

52.1

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$100,000

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$56,375

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

668

Total Housing Units

390

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$425,300

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 04551, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,543,000.

23

Businesses

67

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 17.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 17.4%
Construction 3 13.0%

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 04551 vs 04543 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04543 Damariscotta, ME 2,218 3.8 mi
04564 Round Pond, ME 489 5.3 mi
04547 Friendship, ME 1,152 5.0 mi
04539 Bristol, ME 1,168 4.9 mi
04555 Nobleboro, ME 1,643 7.3 mi
04541 Chamberlain, ME 80 8.0 mi
04572 Waldoboro, ME 5,075 7.7 mi
04573 Walpole, ME 501 7.4 mi
04553 Newcastle, ME 1,752 7.7 mi
04558 Pemaquid, ME 308 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04551 in?
ZIP code 04551 (Bremen) 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 04551?
ZIP code 04551 in Bremen, ME has a population of 806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04551?
The median household income in ZIP 04551 is $100,000, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04551?
The median home value in ZIP 04551 is $425,300, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04551 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04551?
ZIP code 04551 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04551 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04551?
In ZIP code 04551, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.2% 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 04551?
In ZIP code 04551, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04551 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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