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Nobleboro, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04555

Lincoln County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,643
34/sq mi
$100,417
Median income
$352,600
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nobleboro pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04555 covers 49.0 square miles in Nobleboro, Lincoln County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,643 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04555 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,417 (37% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,938. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $352,600 for a typical home value (24% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,099 a month; 81.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 04555 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lincoln County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04555

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nobleboro, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04555.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04555, Nobleboro, 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

1,643

Population

49.0

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04555?

48.4

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$100,417

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$46,938

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04555 ranks nationally

Nobleboro, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,417 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,247

Total Housing Units

836

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$352,600

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,099

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.6%

YoY Change (2021)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04555 have increased 14.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +0.6% 154
2018 +11.7% 172
2019 +7.0% 184
2020 +2.5% 189
2021 +14.6% 216

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 04555, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,683,000.

55

Businesses

251

Employees

$13.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 27.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 14.6%
Manufacturing 5 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04555 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04555 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04555 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04555 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04543 Damariscotta, ME 2,218 5.0 mi
04572 Waldoboro, ME 5,075 5.3 mi
04348 Jefferson, ME 2,976 7.6 mi
04551 Bremen, ME 806 7.3 mi
04553 Newcastle, ME 1,752 6.2 mi
04539 Bristol, ME 1,168 9.9 mi
04353 Whitefield, ME 2,300 9.6 mi
04547 Friendship, ME 1,152 10.7 mi
04556 Edgecomb, ME 1,249 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

04572 standard
Waldoboro, ME
Pop: 5,075
04578 standard
Wiscasset, ME
Pop: 4,450
04348 standard
Jefferson, ME
Pop: 2,976
04353 standard
Whitefield, ME
Pop: 2,300
04543 standard
Damariscotta, ME
Pop: 2,218
04538 standard
Boothbay Harbor, ME
Pop: 2,080

Related Areas

Lincoln County Nobleboro, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04555 in? ▼
ZIP code 04555 (Nobleboro) 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 04555? ▼
ZIP code 04555 in Nobleboro, ME has a population of 1,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04555? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04555 is $100,417, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04555? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04555 is $352,600, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04555? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04555 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04555? ▼
ZIP code 04555 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04555? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04555 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Manufacturing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04555? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04555 increased by 14.6% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04555? ▼
In ZIP code 04555, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 04555? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04555 is 20.4 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 04555? ▼
In ZIP code 04555, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04555? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04555 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.