04544 ZIP Code — East Boothbay, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04544 is located in East Boothbay, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 3.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04544

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 $420,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($59,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04544 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,057

population

3.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Boothbay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04538 Boothbay Harbor (1.9 mi) 04568 South Bristol (2.5 mi) 04576 Southport (4 mi) 04554 New Harbor (4.6 mi) 04537 Boothbay (4.7 mi) 04549 Isle Of Springs (4.9 mi) 04558 Pemaquid (5.4 mi) 04571 Trevett (6.4 mi) 04541 Chamberlain (6.4 mi) 04548 Georgetown (7.8 mi) 04573 Walpole (8 mi) 04564 Round Pond (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,057
Population density	281 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	3.76 sq mi
Water area	8.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.8339
Longitude	-69.5903
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	51.1%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,057

Population

281

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

$59,417

Median household income

$43,913

Per capita income

$420,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

901

Housing units

64.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	15.1%
18 and over	897	84.9%
65 and over	466	44.1%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	996	94.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	61	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 28.9%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	28.9%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$59,417

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 38.1%

$500k–$1M 18.4%

$1M+ 16.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$420,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	48.8%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.9%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.7%
Fuel oil	67.9%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	180	32.7%
Households with children under 18	94	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	54.4%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	9.1%
Married	85.9%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.9%
Divorced	14.1%	22.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 34.8%

Graduate / professional 29.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	64.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	41	34.2%
Elementary school	79	65.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.8%

Professional & management 24.3%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Public administration 5.4%

Construction 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	70.3%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	2.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.2%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	33.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,017	96.2%
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)	1,045	98.9%
Born in same state	1,034	97.8%
Born in different state	395	37.4%
Foreign born	11	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.1%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	256	24.2%
Italian	127	12%
Arab	43	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	2.9%
Polish	31	2.9%
Norwegian	28	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.1%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04544

What city is ZIP code 04544 in?

ZIP code 04544 is primarily assigned to East Boothbay, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04544 in?

ZIP code 04544 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04544 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 04544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04544 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 04544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04544?

64% 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 04544?

The median home value in ZIP code 04544 is $420,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04544 in?

ZIP code 04544 observes the EST timezone.