04287 ZIP Code — Bowdoin, ME

Sagadahoc County, Maine

ZIP code 04287 is located in Bowdoin, Maine, within Sagadahoc County. It covers approximately 43.46 square miles and serves a population of 3,158 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04287

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,353. 33% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04287 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,158

population

43.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04287 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04287

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04287. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowdoin	Acceptable
Bowdoin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04252 Lisbon Falls (5 mi) 04008 Bowdoinham (5.6 mi) 04086 Topsham (5.8 mi) 04280 Sabattus (6.9 mi) 04350 Litchfield (7.6 mi) 04250 Lisbon (8 mi) 04357 Richmond (8.3 mi) 04240 Lewiston (9.6 mi) 04011 Brunswick (11.4 mi) 04342 Dresden (11.4 mi) 04259 Monmouth (11.7 mi) 04579 Woolwich (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,158
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	43.46 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.0576
Longitude	-69.9682
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	36.9%	36.9%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	36.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	23.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,158

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$85,353

Median household income

$37,276

Per capita income

$242,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

0.1%

Unemployment

1,284

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

123

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

205

25–34

199

222

35–44

215

201

45–54

195

128

55–59

123

183

60–64

177

203

65–74

196

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	631	20.0%
18 and over	2,527	80.0%
65 and over	561	17.8%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,040	93%
Hispanic or Latino	111	3.4%
Two or more races	98	3%
Other race	13	0.4%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	36.9%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	36.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	23.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	29.5%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$85,353

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 50.4%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	28.7%
1980–1989	28.0%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	55.3%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	62.7%
Wood	21.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	967	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	126	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	82	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	186	13.7%
Households with children under 18	444	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	467	34.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	13.7%
Married	73.6%	66.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	8.9%
Divorced	11.1%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	25	5.0%
Elementary school	289	57.6%
High school	67	13.3%
College / grad school	121	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Construction 9.5%

Public administration 8.8%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Other services 4.4%

Information 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 67.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	359	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,908	92.1%
Spanish	54	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,090	97.8%
Born in same state	3,089	97.8%
Born in different state	2,324	73.6%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	2.2%
Not a US citizen	11	16.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	357	11.3%
Arab	173	5.5%
German	122	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	3.3%
Polish	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04287

What city is ZIP code 04287 in?

ZIP code 04287 is primarily assigned to Bowdoin, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04287 in?

ZIP code 04287 falls within Sagadahoc County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04287 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 04287 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04287 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 04287 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04287?

ZIP code 04287 has an estimated population of 3,158 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04287?

The median household income in ZIP code 04287 is $85,353, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04287 in?

ZIP code 04287 observes the EST timezone.