ZIP Code 04568

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South Bristol · Lincoln County · Maine

Population
391

30/sq mi

Median income
$54,478

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$550,000

▲ 98% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
67.3%

Median age 57

Land area
12.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04568 in South Bristol, Maine has a population of 391. The median household income is $54,478, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $550,000, 98% above the US average. 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04568 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.9 square miles in South Bristol, Lincoln County, Maine. The area is home to 391 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 04568 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04568 sits at $54,478 (26% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $62,611. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $550,000 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $1,347 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04568 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, 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 04568 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 →

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 04568, South Bristol, 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

391

Population

12.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04568?

57.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,478

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$62,611

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.3%

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

What does housing look like?

794

Total Housing Units

304

Occupied Units

490

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$550,000

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$1,347

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 04568, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,489,000.

18

Businesses

56

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 16.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 16.7%

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 04568 vs 04558 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04558 Pemaquid, ME 308 2.4 mi
04544 East Boothbay, ME 724 3.1 mi
04573 Walpole, ME 501 4.5 mi
04537 Boothbay, ME 2,073 3.3 mi
04554 New Harbor, ME 710 3.0 mi
04541 Chamberlain, ME 80 4.2 mi
04538 Boothbay Harbor, ME 2,080 4.0 mi
04571 Trevett, ME 323 5.7 mi
04539 Bristol, ME 1,168 6.0 mi
04575 West Boothbay Harbor, ME 85 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04568 in?
ZIP code 04568 (South Bristol) 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 04568?
ZIP code 04568 in South Bristol, ME has a population of 391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04568?
The median household income in ZIP 04568 is $54,478, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04568?
The median home value in ZIP 04568 is $550,000, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04568?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04568 is White at 99.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04568?
ZIP code 04568 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04568?
In ZIP code 04568, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.3% 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 04568?
In ZIP code 04568, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04568?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04568 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for South Bristol, ME

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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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