04539 ZIP Code — Bristol, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04539 is located in Bristol, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 16.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04539

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 $300,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($75,188) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04539 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,424

population

16.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bristol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04564 Round Pond (2.8 mi) 04573 Walpole (3.1 mi) 04541 Chamberlain (4.3 mi) 04558 Pemaquid (4.3 mi) 04551 Bremen (5.2 mi) 04543 Damariscotta (5.5 mi) 04556 Edgecomb (5.7 mi) 04554 New Harbor (6.7 mi) 04568 South Bristol (7.1 mi) 04553 Newcastle (7.4 mi) 04537 Boothbay (7.6 mi) 04578 Wiscasset (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,424
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	16.49 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	43.9545
Longitude	-69.4962
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	21.7%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	64.3%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,424

Population

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$75,188

Median household income

$49,962

Per capita income

$300,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

638

Housing units

38.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

183

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	15.7%
18 and over	1,200	84.3%
65 and over	515	36.2%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.9%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Two or more races 13.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,201	72.9%
Hispanic or Latino	223	13.5%
Two or more races	223	13.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	64.3%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 28.2%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	28.2%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$75,188

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 38.3%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$300,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	38.7%
Fuel oil	47.5%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	59	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	76	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	208	33.0%
Households with children under 18	139	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	53.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	37.8%
Married	51.6%	35.9%
Separated	7.0%	3.3%
Widowed	1.8%	15.1%
Divorced	10.8%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	8.3%
Elementary school	101	44.3%
High school	60	26.3%
College / grad school	48	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 21.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Professional & management 7.3%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	25.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	18.3%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,377	96.7%
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)	1,373	96.4%
Born in same state	1,373	96.4%
Born in different state	692	48.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	51	3.6%
Not a US citizen	51	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	277	19.5%
Italian	212	14.9%
German	74	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	3.9%
Polish	39	2.7%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04539

What city is ZIP code 04539 in?

ZIP code 04539 is primarily assigned to Bristol, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04539 in?

ZIP code 04539 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04539 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 04539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04539 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 04539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04539 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 04539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04539 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04539 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04539 in?

ZIP code 04539 observes the EST timezone.