ZIP Code 04572
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Waldoboro · Lincoln County · Maine
- Population
- 5,075
- Median income
- $69,107
- Median home value
- $274,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.9%
- Land area
- 185.2 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.1
New York
ZIP code 04572 in Waldoboro, Maine has a population of 5,075. The median household income is $69,107, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $274,900, 1% below the US average. 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04572 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.2 square miles in Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine. The area is home to 5,075 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 04572 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04572 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $274,900 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $348 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04572 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 04572 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 04572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$42,132
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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