04562 ZIP Code — Phippsburg, ME

Sagadahoc County, Maine

ZIP code 04562 is located in Phippsburg, Maine, within Sagadahoc County. It covers approximately 28.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04562

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 $307,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,715. The poverty rate of 6% 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 19 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 04562 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,961

population

28.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phippsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04548 Georgetown (4.5 mi) 04530 Bath (5.6 mi) 04079 Harpswell (6.7 mi) 04066 Orrs Island (7.1 mi) 04576 Southport (8.2 mi) 04549 Isle Of Springs (8.8 mi) 04003 Bailey Island (8.9 mi) 04011 Brunswick (10.2 mi) 04571 Trevett (10.8 mi) 04538 Boothbay Harbor (11.2 mi) 04579 Woolwich (11.7 mi) 04544 East Boothbay (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,961
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	28.76 sq mi
Water area	16.11 sq mi
Latitude	43.7898
Longitude	-69.8271
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	28.2%	36.9%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	36.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	23.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,961

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$96,715

Median household income

$46,824

Per capita income

$307,300

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,592

Housing units

35.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

158

35–44

183

140

45–54

161

55–59

60–64

210

65–74

243

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	9.8%
18 and over	1,768	90.2%
65 and over	637	32.5%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,931	98%
Two or more races	25	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.5%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.2%	36.9%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	36.7%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	23.2%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$96,715

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 31.3%

$500k–$1M 15.8%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$307,300
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	46.6%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	18.6%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Fuel oil	63.7%
Wood	12.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	575	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	122	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	107	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	139	14.7%
Households with children under 18	202	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	44.4%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.6%	15.9%
Married	61.5%	62.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	8.4%
Divorced	18.6%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	7.0%
Kindergarten	15	7.0%
Elementary school	99	46.0%
High school	47	21.9%
College / grad school	39	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Construction 10.8%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Public administration 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	14.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,894	96.6%
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)	1,953	99.6%
Born in same state	1,851	94.4%
Born in different state	1,078	55.0%
Foreign born	102	5.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	18.2%
Italian	327	16.7%
Arab	68	3.5%
German	55	2.8%
English	48	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	1.3%
Irish	17	0.9%
Norwegian	9	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04562

What city is ZIP code 04562 in?

ZIP code 04562 is primarily assigned to Phippsburg, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04562 in?

ZIP code 04562 falls within Sagadahoc County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04562 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 04562 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04562 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 04562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04562 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 04562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04562 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04562 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04562 in?

ZIP code 04562 observes the EST timezone.