04568 ZIP Code — South Bristol, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04568 is located in South Bristol, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 5.21 square miles and serves a population of 516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04568

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 $545,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($54,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% 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 04568 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

516

population

5.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Bristol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04544 East Boothbay (2.5 mi) 04538 Boothbay Harbor (2.8 mi) 04558 Pemaquid (3 mi) 04554 New Harbor (3 mi) 04537 Boothbay (3.8 mi) 04541 Chamberlain (4.2 mi) 04573 Walpole (5.7 mi) 04549 Isle Of Springs (5.8 mi) 04576 Southport (6.1 mi) 04571 Trevett (6.1 mi) 04564 Round Pond (6.9 mi) 04539 Bristol (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	516
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	5.21 sq mi
Water area	7.72 sq mi
Latitude	43.8648
Longitude	-69.5646
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

516

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$57,767

Per capita income

$545,000

Median home value

$1,135

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

63.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	11.6%
18 and over	456	88.4%
65 and over	149	28.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	515	99.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 34.4%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	34.4%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	15.9%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 25.1%

$1M+ 27.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$545,000
Median rent / month	$1,135
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	66.8%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	44.4%
Fuel oil	44.4%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	20	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	75	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	51	18.9%
Households with children under 18	27	10.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	36.3%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	15.4%
Married	54.7%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	1.8%	6.3%
Divorced	13.3%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 41.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	63.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	18.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	50.0%
High school	11	20.4%
College / grad school	6	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.1%

Professional & management 19.8%

Construction 12.2%

Retail trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.3%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.0%
Government	34.6%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	23.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.8%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	11.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	74.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	494	95.7%
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)	510	98.8%
Born in same state	510	98.8%
Born in different state	218	42.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	167	32.4%
Italian	90	17.4%
German	13	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	0.8%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04568

What city is ZIP code 04568 in?

ZIP code 04568 is primarily assigned to South Bristol, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04568 in?

ZIP code 04568 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04568?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 04568 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 04568 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04568?

The median home value in ZIP code 04568 is $545,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04568?

ZIP code 04568 has an estimated population of 516 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04568 in?

ZIP code 04568 observes the EST timezone.