04543 ZIP Code — Damariscotta, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04543 is located in Damariscotta, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 12.43 square miles and serves a population of 2,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04543

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($54,677) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04543 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,257

population

12.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Damariscotta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04551 Bremen (3.4 mi) 04553 Newcastle (3.5 mi) 04555 Nobleboro (5.3 mi) 04539 Bristol (5.5 mi) 04573 Walpole (6.8 mi) 04556 Edgecomb (7.2 mi) 04535 Alna (7.5 mi) 04564 Round Pond (7.7 mi) 04572 Waldoboro (8.4 mi) 04558 Pemaquid (9.8 mi) 04541 Chamberlain (9.9 mi) 04578 Wiscasset (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,257
Population density	182 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.43 sq mi
Water area	2.28 sq mi
Latitude	44.0348
Longitude	-69.4975
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	51.9%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,257

Population

182

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$54,677

Median household income

$36,422

Per capita income

$289,000

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

61.7%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

955

Housing units

40.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

183

132

35–44

160

45–54

55–59

60–64

170

65–74

206

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	536	23.7%
18 and over	1,721	76.3%
65 and over	667	29.6%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,116	91.6%
Two or more races	109	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	53	2.3%
Other race	22	1%
Asian	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$54,677

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,000
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	61.7%
Renter occupied	38.3%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	62.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	18.4%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	46.2%
Wood	6.2%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	34.5%
Cohabiting couple	71	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	204	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	350	36.7%
Households with children under 18	252	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	39.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	30.4%
Married	42.8%	39.0%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	11.9%
Divorced	12.0%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	40.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.9%
Kindergarten	32	6.2%
Elementary school	299	57.8%
High school	81	15.7%
College / grad school	85	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 26.0%

Construction 11.3%

Other services 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Information 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Public administration 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 45.3%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 53.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,118	93.8%
Spanish	19	0.9%
Other Indo-European	19	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,197	97.3%
Born in same state	2,174	96.3%
Born in different state	1,319	58.4%
Foreign born	23	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	60	2.7%
Not a US citizen	30	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	674	29.9%
Italian	468	20.7%
Arab	160	7.1%
English	50	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	1%
Irish	15	0.7%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04543

What city is ZIP code 04543 in?

ZIP code 04543 is primarily assigned to Damariscotta, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04543 in?

ZIP code 04543 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04543 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 04543 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04543 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 04543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04543?

20% of residents in ZIP code 04543 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04543 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04543 in?

ZIP code 04543 observes the EST timezone.