04535 ZIP Code — Alna, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04535 is located in Alna, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 20.90 square miles and serves a population of 747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04535

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,096. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04535 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

747

population

20.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04553 Newcastle (4.2 mi) 04342 Dresden (5.5 mi) 04543 Damariscotta (7.5 mi) 04555 Nobleboro (7.6 mi) 04353 Whitefield (7.9 mi) 04556 Edgecomb (8.3 mi) 04578 Wiscasset (8.4 mi) 04357 Richmond (10.2 mi) 04573 Walpole (10.3 mi) 04551 Bremen (10.9 mi) 04539 Bristol (11.3 mi) 04348 Jefferson (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	747
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	20.90 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	44.0871
Longitude	-69.6297
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	9.4%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

747

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$85,096

Median household income

$37,293

Per capita income

$282,500

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

306

Housing units

36.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	32.9%
18 and over	501	67.1%
65 and over	119	15.9%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Two or more races 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Asian 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	633	79.6%
Two or more races	91	11.4%
Hispanic or Latino	48	6%
Asian	23	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	9.4%	4.3%	4.9%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$85,096

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,500
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Fuel oil	52.9%
Wood	23.8%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	43	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	56	21.5%
Households with children under 18	100	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	32.6%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	35.0%
Married	54.8%	45.9%
Separated	2.4%	0.3%
Widowed	2.4%	5.7%
Divorced	16.3%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.3%
Kindergarten	3	1.2%
Elementary school	145	56.6%
High school	68	26.6%
College / grad school	34	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 6.2%

Other services 5.0%

Information 3.3%

Public administration 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	2.9%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	711	95.2%
Spanish	9	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	8	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	733	98.1%
Born in same state	727	97.3%
Born in different state	458	61.3%
Foreign born	6	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.9%
Not a US citizen	10	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	27.2%
Italian	123	16.5%
Arab	35	4.7%
Polish	26	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	2.5%
English	13	1.7%
Irish	3	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	96.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04535

What city is ZIP code 04535 in?

ZIP code 04535 is primarily assigned to Alna, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04535 in?

ZIP code 04535 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04535 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 04535 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 04535 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 04535?

ZIP code 04535 has an estimated population of 747 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04535?

The median home value in ZIP code 04535 is $282,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 04535 in?

ZIP code 04535 observes the EST timezone.