04652 ZIP Code — Lubec, ME

Washington County, Maine

ZIP code 04652 is located in Lubec, Maine, within Washington County. It covers approximately 61.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04652

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 $170,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,798. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 04652 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,461

population

61.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04652 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04652

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04652. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lubec	Acceptable
Lubec	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04691 Whiting (3.7 mi) 04628 Dennysville (9.1 mi) 04631 Eastport (9.2 mi) 04626 Cutler (9.8 mi) 04667 Perry (12 mi) 04630 East Machias (13 mi) 04666 Pembroke (13.1 mi) 04655 Machiasport (17.6 mi) 04671 Robbinston (17.9 mi) 04686 Wesley (18.2 mi) 04657 Meddybemps (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,461
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	61.18 sq mi
Water area	32.45 sq mi
Latitude	44.8068
Longitude	-67.1148
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	55.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,461

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

$57,798

Median household income

$39,066

Per capita income

$170,300

Median home value

$303

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,218

Housing units

33.7%

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

60–64

174

65–74

198

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	12.3%
18 and over	1,281	87.7%
65 and over	623	42.6%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	96.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.6%
Other race	9	0.6%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	54.4%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	29.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	14.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$57,798

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,300
Median rent / month	$303
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	43.5%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	43.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	51.8%
Wood	12.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	161	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	236	31.0%
Households with children under 18	79	10.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	445	58.5%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	16.4%
Married	60.1%	50.1%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	14.5%
Divorced	13.8%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 18.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.1%
Kindergarten	32	14.3%
Elementary school	80	35.7%
High school	43	19.2%
College / grad school	62	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Retail trade 18.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Construction 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.6%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	28.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,431	97.9%
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)	1,401	95.9%
Born in same state	1,372	93.9%
Born in different state	761	52.1%
Foreign born	29	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	60	4.1%
Not a US citizen	32	53.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	397	27.2%
Italian	269	18.4%
Polish	57	3.9%
Arab	55	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	2.2%
Irish	21	1.4%
Norwegian	10	0.7%
English	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.1%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04652

What city is ZIP code 04652 in?

ZIP code 04652 is primarily assigned to Lubec, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04652 in?

ZIP code 04652 falls within Washington County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04652 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 04652 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04652 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 04652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04652 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04652 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04652?

17% of residents in ZIP code 04652 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04652 in?

ZIP code 04652 observes the EST timezone.