04849 ZIP Code — Lincolnville, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04849 is located in Lincolnville, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 61.12 square miles and serves a population of 3,808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04849

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 $289,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,633) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04849 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,808

population

61.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincolnville	Acceptable
Lincolnville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04843 Camden (6.7 mi) 04973 Searsmont (6.8 mi) 04952 Morrill (7.1 mi) 04847 Hope (7.3 mi) 04848 Islesboro (7.9 mi) 04915 Belfast (10.2 mi) 04856 Rockport (10.6 mi) 04862 Union (11 mi) 04949 Liberty (13.2 mi) 04941 Freedom (13.9 mi) 04841 Rockland (13.9 mi) 04974 Searsport (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,808
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	61.12 sq mi
Water area	17.51 sq mi
Latitude	44.3219
Longitude	-69.0725
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%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,808

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$76,633

Median household income

$45,936

Per capita income

$289,700

Median home value

$1,183

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

2,297

Housing units

48.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

246

35–44

235

300

45–54

285

155

55–59

148

189

60–64

180

355

65–74

338

160

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	639	16.8%
18 and over	3,169	83.2%
65 and over	1,081	28.4%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,619	94%
Two or more races	94	2.4%
Asian	62	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.1%
Black or African American	21	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$76,633

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 28.7%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,700
Median rent / month	$1,183
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	33.7%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	45.0%
Wood	28.5%
Solar	2.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	988	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	164	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	177	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	328	19.8%
Households with children under 18	371	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	765	46.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	13.3%
Married	63.8%	60.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	2.6%	8.5%
Divorced	10.1%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.6%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	48.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	5.4%
Kindergarten	6	1.0%
Elementary school	366	59.6%
High school	154	25.1%
College / grad school	55	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Professional & management 13.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Construction 12.6%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 0.7%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 2.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,693	97.0%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,687	96.8%
Born in same state	3,646	95.7%
Born in different state	2,020	53.0%
Foreign born	41	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	121	3.2%
Not a US citizen	105	86.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	851	22.3%
Italian	567	14.9%
Arab	483	12.7%
German	82	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	1.3%
Polish	29	0.8%
Norwegian	17	0.4%
Irish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04849

What city is ZIP code 04849 in?

ZIP code 04849 is primarily assigned to Lincolnville, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04849 in?

ZIP code 04849 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04849 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 04849 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04849 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04849 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04849 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04849?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04849 in?

ZIP code 04849 observes the EST timezone.