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Lincoln County
Bremen, ME
04551
04551 ZIP Code — Bremen, ME
Lincoln County, Maine
ZIP code 04551 is located in
Bremen ,
Maine ,
within Lincoln County .
It covers approximately 16.47 square miles and serves a population of
815 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04551
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 $375,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($91,842) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04551 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
815
Population density
49 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
015
Geography
Land area
16.47 sq mi
Water area
11.38 sq mi
Latitude
44.0154
Longitude
-69.4348
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.2%
42.6%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
35.0%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
18.6%
18.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.8%
4.3%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$91,842
Median household income
$375,000
Median home value
$1,639
Median monthly rent
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 159 19.5% 18 and over 656 80.5% 65 and over 286 35.1% Median age 51.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 775 93.4% Two or more races 31 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 15 1.8% Black or African American 6 0.7% Other race 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.2%
42.6%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
36.4%
35.0%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
18.6%
18.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.8%
4.3%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 8.1% $15k–$25k 3.0% $25k–$35k 3.9% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 16.0% $100k–$150k 18.7% $150k–$200k 13.0% $200k+ 11.1% Median income $91,842
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $375,000 Median rent / month $1,639 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 47.5% Single-family detached 95.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.0% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.7% 2000–2009 17.7% 1990–1999 14.4% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 8.7% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 3.6% 1939 or earlier 21.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 29.9% 3 bedrooms 43.8% 4 bedrooms 19.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.3% 1 vehicle 33.1% 2 vehicles 42.8% 3 or more 23.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 6.0% Propane / LP gas 24.4% Fuel oil 49.4% Wood 17.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 225 67.8% Cohabiting couple 26 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 22 6.6% Female householder, no spouse 59 17.8% Households with children under 18 78 23.5% Households with seniors (65+) 166 50.0% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.9% 22.1% Married 75.0% 62.7% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 0.3% 7.0% Divorced 6.7% 7.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
20.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.7% Bachelor's or higher 54.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 7.1% Kindergarten 13 7.6% Elementary school 94 55.3% High school 19 11.2% College / grad school 32 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Professional & management
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.7% Service 8.7% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 19.2% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.8% Government 5.0% Self-employed 13.6% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 62.8% Carpool 14.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.9% Work from home 12.9% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 25.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
64.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.3% Retirement income 33.7% Supplemental Security 1.8% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 7.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.4% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 32.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.3% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 19.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.8% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 12.2% Poor mental health 12.1% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 71.1% Cholesterol screening 92.3% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 83 12.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.9% Under 18 3.1% 18–64 years 7.0% 65 and over 28.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.8% Public insurance 49.2% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 1.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 780 95.7% Spanish 1 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 801 98.3% Born in same state 795 97.5% Born in different state 411 50.4% Foreign born 6 0.7% Naturalized citizen 14 1.7% Not a US citizen 9 64.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 202 24.8% Italian 137 16.8% German 51 6.3% Arab 47 5.8%
Ancestry Count % English 16 2% Polish 2 0.2% Dutch 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04551
What city is ZIP code 04551 in?
ZIP code 04551 is primarily assigned to Bremen, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04551 in?
ZIP code 04551 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04551 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 04551 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04551 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04551?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 04551 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 04551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 04551 in?
ZIP code 04551 observes the EST timezone.
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