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Waldoboro, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04572

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

5,075
27/sq mi
$69,107
Median income
$274,900
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waldoboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04572 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine, home to 5,075 residents across 185.2 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04572 reports a modest median household income of $69,107 (6% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $42,132. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. Median home value sits at $274,900 (3% below the state average), median rent at $348 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04572, plus 6 more within Lincoln County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 04572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldoboro, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04572.

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 04572, Waldoboro, 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

5,075

Population

185.2

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04572?

50.1

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$69,107

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$42,132

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04572 ranks nationally

Waldoboro, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,107 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,761

Total Housing Units

2,582

Occupied Units

179

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$274,900

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$348

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04572 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 161
2021 +13.1% 182
2022 +15.1% 209
2023 +28.0% 268
2024 +7.3% 287

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 04572, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,710,000.

138

Businesses

786

Employees

$33.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 18.8%
Construction 21 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 5.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 5.1%
Manufacturing 7 5.1%
Finance and insurance 7 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Educational services 4 2.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.9%
Wholesale trade 3 2.2%

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 04572 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 04572 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04572 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 04572 ranks #9 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
04555 Nobleboro, ME 1,643 5.3 mi
04864 Warren, ME 4,751 6.3 mi
04547 Friendship, ME 1,152 8.3 mi
04551 Bremen, ME 806 7.7 mi
04543 Damariscotta, ME 2,218 8.0 mi
04563 Cushing, ME 1,534 8.6 mi
04348 Jefferson, ME 2,976 9.7 mi
04860 Tenants Harbor, ME 1,591 12.0 mi
04539 Bristol, ME 1,168 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

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
04537 standard
Boothbay, ME
Pop: 2,073

Related Areas

Lincoln County Waldoboro, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04572 in? ▼
ZIP code 04572 (Waldoboro) 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 04572? ▼
ZIP code 04572 in Waldoboro, ME has a population of 5,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04572? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04572 is $69,107, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04572? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04572 is $274,900, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04572? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04572 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04572? ▼
ZIP code 04572 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04572? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04572 are: Retail trade (26), Construction (21), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04572? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04572 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 04572? ▼
In ZIP code 04572, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 04572? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04572 is 25.4 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 04572? ▼
In ZIP code 04572, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04572? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04572 is 9.6% 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.