ZIP Code 04551
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Bremen · Lincoln County · Maine
- Population
- 806
- Median income
- $100,000
- Median home value
- $425,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.2%
- Land area
- 42.6 sq mi
19/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.1
New York
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.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04551?
52.1
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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