04575 ZIP Code — West Boothbay Harbor, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04575 is located in West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 1.17 square miles and serves a population of 336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04575

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 $366,700.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04575 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

336

population

1.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04575 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04575

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04575. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Boothbay Harbor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	336
Population density	287 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	1.17 sq mi
Water area	1.67 sq mi
Latitude	43.8476
Longitude	-69.6469
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	13.2%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	47.4%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	28.9%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

336

Population

287

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

Median household income

$54,398

Per capita income

$366,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

48.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	29.2%
18 and over	238	70.8%
65 and over	65	19.3%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	334	99.4%
Black or African American	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.2%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	47.4%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	28.9%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k+ 25.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	20.4%
$200k+	25.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 19.4%

$1M+ 19.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$366,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	63.0%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	53.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	4.1%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	37.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	62.0%
3 or more	11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	36.1%
Fuel oil	63.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	76.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	13	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	4.6%
Households with children under 18	49	45.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	39.8%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.4%	2.5%
Married	72.1%	82.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	4.1%
Divorced	8.2%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 3.9%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 19.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.6%
Bachelor's or higher	48.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	27.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	31.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	61	41.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 49.4%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Finance & real estate 13.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Other services 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	37.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	36.2%
Carpool	21.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	33.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.0%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	12.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	296	88.1%
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)	329	97.9%
Born in same state	329	97.9%
Born in different state	157	46.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.1%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	124	36.9%
Italian	102	30.4%
Arab	9	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	1.8%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04575

What city is ZIP code 04575 in?

ZIP code 04575 is primarily assigned to West Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04575 in?

ZIP code 04575 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04575?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04575?

The median home value in ZIP code 04575 is $366,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 04575?

ZIP code 04575 has an estimated population of 336 residents, with a density of 287 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04575 in?

ZIP code 04575 observes the EST timezone.