04342 ZIP Code — Dresden, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04342 is located in Dresden, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 30.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04342

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,596.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04342 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,814

population

30.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dresden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04357 Richmond (5.4 mi) 04535 Alna (5.5 mi) 04008 Bowdoinham (6.5 mi) 04578 Wiscasset (8 mi) 04579 Woolwich (8.6 mi) 04345 Gardiner (8.8 mi) 04553 Newcastle (8.9 mi) 04556 Edgecomb (9.9 mi) 04353 Whitefield (10.9 mi) 04287 Bowdoin (11.4 mi) 04350 Litchfield (11.6 mi) 04543 Damariscotta (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,814
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	30.45 sq mi
Water area	2.76 sq mi
Latitude	44.0766
Longitude	-69.7401
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	44.6%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,814

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$72,596

Median household income

$31,493

Per capita income

$198,600

Median home value

$1,136

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

732

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

122

55–59

103

60–64

103

109

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	384	21.2%
18 and over	1,430	78.8%
65 and over	313	17.3%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,667	88.3%
Two or more races	140	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	73	3.9%
Asian	4	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$72,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,600
Median rent / month	$1,136
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	71.8%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	383	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	122	16.2%
Male householder, no spouse	136	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	114	15.1%
Households with children under 18	203	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	29.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	21.5%
Married	53.2%	53.3%
Separated	0.7%	2.8%
Widowed	3.7%	7.6%
Divorced	17.5%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	4.0%
Elementary school	181	56.0%
High school	81	25.1%
College / grad school	48	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Other services 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,709	94.2%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,792	98.8%
Born in same state	1,773	97.7%
Born in different state	1,332	73.4%
Foreign born	19	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.2%
Not a US citizen	16	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	638	35.2%
Italian	211	11.6%
German	101	5.6%
Arab	78	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	1.1%
English	6	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04342

What city is ZIP code 04342 in?

ZIP code 04342 is primarily assigned to Dresden, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04342 in?

ZIP code 04342 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04342 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04342 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04342 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04342?

ZIP code 04342 has an estimated population of 1,814 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04342?

The median home value in ZIP code 04342 is $198,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04342 in?

ZIP code 04342 observes the EST timezone.