Edgecomb, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04556
Lincoln County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,249
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edgecomb pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04556 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04556 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine, home to just 1,249 residents across 46.8 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04556 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,750 (48% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,713. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,400 (23% above the average Maine ZIP), while 90.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 04556 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 04556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgecomb, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04556.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 04556, Edgecomb, 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
1,249
Population
46.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04556?
41.0
Median Age
42.1%
Male
57.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$108,750
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$48,713
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04556 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Edgecomb, 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)
$108,750 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
761housing units
761
Total Housing Units
539
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,400
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 04556, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,000,000.
54
Businesses
195
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 14.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.6% |
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 04556 vs 04537 →
ZIP 04556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04578
Wiscasset (04578)
4,450 residents
- 04579
Woolwich (04579)
3,072 residents
- 04538
Boothbay Harbor (04538)
2,080 residents
- 04537
Boothbay (04537)
2,073 residents
- 04553 1,752
Newcastle (04553)
1,752 residents
- 04556 1,249
Edgecomb (04556)
1,249 residents
- 04539 1,168
Bristol (04539)
1,168 residents
- 04535 709
Alna (04535)
709 residents
- 04573 501
Walpole (04573)
501 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04556 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04556
Edgecomb (04556)
$108,750 median income
- 04579
Woolwich (04579)
$102,175 median income
- 04539
Bristol (04539)
$96,111 median income
- 04535
Alna (04535)
$93,125 median income
- 04553
Newcastle (04553)
$89,868 median income
- 04573
Walpole (04573)
$86,250 median income
- 04578
Wiscasset (04578)
$81,063 median income
- 04537
Boothbay (04537)
$76,667 median income
- 04571
Trevett (04571)
$58,830 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04556 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04537 | Boothbay, ME | 2,073 | 5.0 mi |
| 04578 | Wiscasset, ME | 4,450 | 3.6 mi |
| 04573 | Walpole, ME | 501 | 3.7 mi |
| 04538 | Boothbay Harbor, ME | 2,080 | 7.8 mi |
| 04539 | Bristol, ME | 1,168 | 5.8 mi |
| 04571 | Trevett, ME | 323 | 5.5 mi |
| 04535 | Alna, ME | 709 | 8.2 mi |
| 04553 | Newcastle, ME | 1,752 | 6.0 mi |
| 04568 | South Bristol, ME | 391 | 6.5 mi |
| 04579 | Woolwich, ME | 3,072 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04556, 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 (1,249 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 04556 in?
ZIP code 04556 (Edgecomb) 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 04556?
ZIP code 04556 in Edgecomb, ME has a population of 1,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04556?
The median household income in ZIP 04556 is $108,750, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04556?
The median home value in ZIP 04556 is $348,400, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04556 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04556?
ZIP code 04556 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04556 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04556?
In ZIP code 04556, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.8% 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 04556?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04556 is 22.1 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 04556?
In ZIP code 04556, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04556 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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