04537 ZIP Code — Boothbay, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04537 is located in Boothbay, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 16.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04537

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 $290,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,719) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04537 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,438

population

16.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boothbay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04571 Trevett (2.5 mi) 04538 Boothbay Harbor (3.1 mi) 04549 Isle Of Springs (3.6 mi) 04568 South Bristol (3.8 mi) 04544 East Boothbay (4.7 mi) 04573 Walpole (4.9 mi) 04556 Edgecomb (5 mi) 04558 Pemaquid (5.3 mi) 04578 Wiscasset (5.7 mi) 04576 Southport (5.8 mi) 04554 New Harbor (6.6 mi) 04541 Chamberlain (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,438
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	16.12 sq mi
Water area	4.57 sq mi
Latitude	43.8967
Longitude	-69.6273
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.5%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,438

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$66,719

Median household income

$60,173

Per capita income

$290,000

Median home value

$992

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,169

Housing units

31.7%

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

114

60–64

124

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	167	11.6%
18 and over	1,271	88.4%
65 and over	455	31.6%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	97.8%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1%
Two or more races	15	1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.5%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$66,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

$500k–$1M 16.6%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$290,000
Median rent / month	$992
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	60.9%
Wood	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	347	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	176	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	218	28.7%
Households with children under 18	132	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	397	52.2%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	22.4%
Married	55.0%	54.7%
Separated	4.3%	0.0%
Widowed	8.5%	11.2%
Divorced	13.5%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	7.6%
Elementary school	87	55.4%
High school	30	19.1%
College / grad school	28	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Construction 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Professional & management 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	32.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,400	97.4%
Spanish	28	2.0%
Other Indo-European	28	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,438	100.0%
Born in same state	1,424	99.0%
Born in different state	726	50.5%
Foreign born	14	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	426	29.6%
Italian	294	20.4%
Arab	142	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	2.4%
German	20	1.4%
Polish	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04537

What city is ZIP code 04537 in?

ZIP code 04537 is primarily assigned to Boothbay, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04537 in?

ZIP code 04537 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04537 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 04537 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04537 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 04537 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04537 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04537 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04537 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04537 in?

ZIP code 04537 observes the EST timezone.