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 Moderate-density area
- $69,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04572 (Waldoboro, ME) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.9 in 2023 to 287.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,132. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $274,900 (3% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $348; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 04572 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 04572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldoboro, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04572.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04572?
50.1
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
2.9%
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?
$69,107
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,132
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04572 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Waldoboro, 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)
$69,107 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,761housing units
2,761
Total Housing Units
2,582
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04572 vs 04555 →
ZIP 04572 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04572
Waldoboro (04572)
5,075 residents
- 04864
Warren (04864)
4,751 residents
- 04348
Jefferson (04348)
2,976 residents
- 04543
Damariscotta (04543)
2,218 residents
- 04555 1,643
Nobleboro (04555)
1,643 residents
- 04860 1,591
Tenants Harbor (04860)
1,591 residents
- 04563 1,534
Cushing (04563)
1,534 residents
- 04539 1,168
Bristol (04539)
1,168 residents
- 04547 1,152
Friendship (04547)
1,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04572 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04555
Nobleboro (04555)
$100,417 median income
- 04551
Bremen (04551)
$100,000 median income
- 04539
Bristol (04539)
$96,111 median income
- 04860
Tenants Harbor (04860)
$86,833 median income
- 04563
Cushing (04563)
$83,500 median income
- 04348
Jefferson (04348)
$78,929 median income
- 04547
Friendship (04547)
$75,625 median income
- 04864
Warren (04864)
$74,616 median income
- 04572
Waldoboro (04572)
$69,107 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04572, 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 (5,075 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 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.
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