04563 ZIP Code — Cushing, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04563 is located in Cushing, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 19.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04563

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 $326,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04563 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,464

population

19.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cushing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04547 Friendship (2.2 mi) 04860 Tenants Harbor (3.1 mi) 04859 Spruce Head (3.9 mi) 04859 Spruce Head (3.9 mi) 04858 South Thomaston (5.5 mi) 04861 Thomaston (7.1 mi) 04864 Warren (8.1 mi) 04854 Owls Head (8.4 mi) 04572 Waldoboro (8.8 mi) 04551 Bremen (9.1 mi) 04841 Rockland (9.9 mi) 04564 Round Pond (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,464
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	19.24 sq mi
Water area	6.25 sq mi
Latitude	44.0094
Longitude	-69.2519
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	44.4%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,464

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$71,875

Median household income

$50,052

Per capita income

$326,600

Median home value

$1,261

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

936

Housing units

34.7%

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

142

60–64

122

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	17.1%
18 and over	1,213	82.9%
65 and over	367	25.1%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,370	89.3%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.6%
Two or more races	67	4.4%
Other race	23	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$71,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 24.1%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,600
Median rent / month	$1,261
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Fuel oil	64.7%
Wood	9.9%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	159	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	128	18.7%
Households with children under 18	116	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	250	36.4%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	16.4%
Married	60.7%	65.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	6.4%
Divorced	9.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	10.3%
Elementary school	94	48.5%
High school	55	28.4%
College / grad school	25	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Professional & management 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Construction 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Information 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	15.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,385	94.6%
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)	1,445	98.7%
Born in same state	1,445	98.7%
Born in different state	819	55.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.3%
Not a US citizen	15	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	317	21.7%
Italian	118	8.1%
Arab	107	7.3%
English	60	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	37	2.5%
Polish	13	0.9%
Dutch	7	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04563

What city is ZIP code 04563 in?

ZIP code 04563 is primarily assigned to Cushing, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04563 in?

ZIP code 04563 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04563 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 04563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04563 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04563 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 04563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04563?

The median home value in ZIP code 04563 is $326,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04563 in?

ZIP code 04563 observes the EST timezone.