Lubec, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04652
Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,690
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lubec pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04652 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04652 covers 159.4 square miles in Lubec, Washington County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,690 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04652 reports a modest median household income of $52,083 (29% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,064. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,800 (34% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $575; owner occupancy is 80.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 04652 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 04652
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lubec, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04652.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 04652, Lubec, 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
1,690
Population
159.4
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04652?
59.4
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
2.5%
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?
$52,083
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$38,064
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04652 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Lubec, 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)
$52,083 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
1,355housing units
1,355
Total Housing Units
782
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,800
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$575
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 04652, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,675,000.
38
Businesses
156
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 23.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 04652 vs 04631 →
ZIP 04652 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04652
Lubec (04652)
1,690 residents
- 04631
Eastport (04631)
1,331 residents
- 04626 507
Cutler (04626)
507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04652 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04652 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04626
Cutler (04626)
$72,946 median income
- 04652
Lubec (04652)
$52,083 median income
- 04631
Eastport (04631)
$45,573 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04652 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04652, 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 (1,690 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 04652 in?
ZIP code 04652 (Lubec) is located in Washington County, Maine. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04652?
ZIP code 04652 in Lubec, ME has a population of 1,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04652?
The median household income in ZIP 04652 is $52,083, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04652?
The median home value in ZIP 04652 is $187,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04652?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04652 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04652?
ZIP code 04652 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04652?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04652 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04652?
In ZIP code 04652, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 04652?
In ZIP code 04652, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04652?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04652 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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