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Sagadahoc County
Bowdoinham, ME
04008
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.
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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
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
$101,223
Median household income
$291,600
Median home value
$1,090
Median monthly rent
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
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
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
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%
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
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
Some college, no degree
13.6%
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%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
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
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.
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