04556 ZIP Code — Edgecomb, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04556 is located in Edgecomb, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 18.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04556

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 $292,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,237) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04556 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,314

population

18.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgecomb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04573 Walpole (2.9 mi) 04578 Wiscasset (3.5 mi) 04537 Boothbay (5 mi) 04571 Trevett (5.7 mi) 04539 Bristol (5.7 mi) 04553 Newcastle (6 mi) 04558 Pemaquid (6.8 mi) 04543 Damariscotta (7.2 mi) 04568 South Bristol (7.5 mi) 04541 Chamberlain (7.9 mi) 04538 Boothbay Harbor (8.1 mi) 04564 Round Pond (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,314
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	18.07 sq mi
Water area	2.71 sq mi
Latitude	43.9685
Longitude	-69.6086
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	35.4%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,314

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$82,237

Median household income

$46,686

Per capita income

$292,400

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

634

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	13.9%
18 and over	1,131	86.1%
65 and over	313	23.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,274	94.8%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2.2%
Two or more races	30	2.2%
Asian	10	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$82,237

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,400
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	57.9%
Wood	16.3%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	47	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	81	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	129	22.6%
Households with children under 18	120	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	39.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	32.8%
Married	57.2%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	6.0%
Divorced	7.7%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 24.8%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	80	31.9%
High school	55	21.9%
College / grad school	107	42.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 9.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,276	97.1%
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)	1,279	97.3%
Born in same state	1,275	97.0%
Born in different state	724	55.1%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.7%
Not a US citizen	28	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	275	20.9%
Italian	126	9.6%
Arab	45	3.4%
German	30	2.3%
English	25	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1%
Dutch	7	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.5%
Irish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04556

What city is ZIP code 04556 in?

ZIP code 04556 is primarily assigned to Edgecomb, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04556 in?

ZIP code 04556 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04556 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04556 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04556?

ZIP code 04556 has an estimated population of 1,314 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04556?

The median home value in ZIP code 04556 is $292,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 04556 in?

ZIP code 04556 observes the EST timezone.