04008 ZIP Code — Bowdoinham, ME
Sagadahoc County, Maine
ZIP code 04008 is located in Bowdoinham, Maine, within Sagadahoc County. It covers approximately 36.73 square miles and serves a population of 3,083 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04008
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,223.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,083
population
36.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04008
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bowdoinham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04287 Bowdoin (5.6 mi)
04357 Richmond (6.2 mi)
04342 Dresden (6.5 mi)
04086 Topsham (6.5 mi)
04579 Woolwich (7.2 mi)
04350 Litchfield (9.7 mi)
04252 Lisbon Falls (10 mi)
04578 Wiscasset (10.1 mi)
04345 Gardiner (11.4 mi)
04011 Brunswick (11.4 mi)
04535 Alna (11.9 mi)
04280 Sabattus (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,083 |
| Population density | 84 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 36.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0367 |
| Longitude | -69.8592 |
| 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 | 23.2% | 36.9% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 36.7% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 48.3% | 23.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
3,083
Population
84
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$101,223
Median household income
$42,212
Per capita income
$291,600
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
91.3%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
Unemployment
1,301
Housing units
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
119
Under 5
121
88
5–9
89
68
10–14
70
26
15–19
26
213
25–34
217
247
35–44
253
141
45–54
144
78
55–59
79
301
60–64
307
231
65–74
235
15
75–84
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 607 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,476 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 496 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 46.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,984 | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 36.9% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 36.7% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 48.3% | 23.2% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
9.4%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
34.5%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 34.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $101,223 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
19.7%
$500k–$1M
28.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,090 |
| Owner occupied | 91.3% |
| Renter occupied | 8.7% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 80.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 5.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.5% |
| Fuel oil | 73.0% |
| Wood | 9.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 807 | 63.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 148 | 11.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 175 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 139 | 11.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 306 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 316 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.8% | 15.2% |
| Married | 61.9% | 69.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
41.3%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Associate's degree
2.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 67 | 17.2% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 15.2% |
| Elementary school | 215 | 55.3% |
| High school | 48 | 12.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.3%
Retail trade
10.6%
Construction
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.5% |
| Service | 8.8% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 133 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.4% |
| 65 and over | 17.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.2% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,843 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,964 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 2,938 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,928 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 26 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 119 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 89 | 74.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 545 | 17.7% |
| Italian | 475 | 15.4% |
| German | 166 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 119 | 3.9% |
| Dutch | 61 | 2% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04008
What city is ZIP code 04008 in?
ZIP code 04008 is primarily assigned to Bowdoinham, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04008 in?
ZIP code 04008 falls within Sagadahoc County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04008 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 04008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 04008?
ZIP code 04008 has an estimated population of 3,083 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04008?
The median household income in ZIP code 04008 is $101,223, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04008?
The median home value in ZIP code 04008 is $291,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 04008 in?
ZIP code 04008 observes the EST timezone.