04049 ZIP Code — Limington, ME

York County, Maine

ZIP code 04049 is located in Limington, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 42.04 square miles and serves a population of 3,920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04049

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,991. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 04049 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,920

population

42.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Limington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04085 Steep Falls (4.7 mi) 04048 Limerick (4.8 mi) 04020 Cornish (5.6 mi) 04061 North Waterboro (6.8 mi) 04024 East Baldwin (7.2 mi) 04091 West Baldwin (7.2 mi) 04084 Standish (8.1 mi) 04042 Hollis Center (8.2 mi) 04030 East Waterboro (9.9 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (10.5 mi) 04041 Hiram (10.8 mi) 04093 Buxton (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,920
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	42.04 sq mi
Water area	1.25 sq mi
Latitude	43.7308
Longitude	-70.7048
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	36.7%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,920

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$76,991

Median household income

$38,510

Per capita income

$226,300

Median home value

$1,129

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,649

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

115

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

291

25–34

274

273

35–44

257

298

45–54

280

157

55–59

147

184

60–64

173

245

65–74

230

152

75–84

142

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	545	13.9%
18 and over	3,375	86.1%
65 and over	856	21.8%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,594	87.3%
Two or more races	242	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	198	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	1.2%
Black or African American	18	0.4%
Other race	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.8%	4.9%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$76,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 36.5%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,300
Median rent / month	$1,129
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	70.4%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,064	70.5%
Cohabiting couple	98	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	167	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	180	11.9%
Households with children under 18	312	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	553	36.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	16.3%
Married	63.6%	72.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.3%	3.3%
Divorced	11.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.1%
Kindergarten	54	10.5%
Elementary school	261	50.8%
High school	45	8.8%
College / grad school	128	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Construction 19.3%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Retail trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	468	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,743	95.5%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,835	97.8%
Born in same state	3,807	97.1%
Born in different state	2,861	73.0%
Foreign born	28	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.2%
Not a US citizen	13	15.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	778	19.8%
French	646	16.5%
German	288	7.3%
Arab	103	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	75	1.9%
Irish	9	0.2%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04049

What city is ZIP code 04049 in?

ZIP code 04049 is primarily assigned to Limington, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04049 in?

ZIP code 04049 falls within York County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04049 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04049 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 04049 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04049?

ZIP code 04049 has an estimated population of 3,920 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04049?

The median home value in ZIP code 04049 is $226,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 04049 in?

ZIP code 04049 observes the EST timezone.