Waldo County, ME ZIP Codes
Maine (ME) · 20 ZIP codes · 20 cities
20
ZIP codes
39,912
population (2021)
+2.9%
pop change since 2010
23027
FIPS code
Waldo County ZIP code map
About Waldo County
Waldo County is located in Maine and contains 20 ZIP codes across 20 cities and communities.
The county's population was 39,912 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.9% from 38,786 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Waldo County is 23027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 39,912 |
| 2010 population | 38,786 |
| Change | +2.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| FIPS code | 23027 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Waldo County
Belfast
Brooks
Burnham
Frankfort
Freedom
Islesboro
Liberty
Lincolnville
Lincolnville Center
Monroe
Morrill
Palermo
Sandy Point
Searsmont
Searsport
Stockton Springs
Thorndike
Troy
Unity
Winterport
ZIP codes for Waldo County, ME (20)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04354 | Palermo | Waldo | View map |
| 04438 | Frankfort | Waldo | View map |
| 04496 | Winterport | Waldo | View map |
| 04848 | Islesboro | Waldo | View map |
| 04849 | Lincolnville | Waldo | View map |
| 04850 | Lincolnville Center | Waldo | View map |
| 04915 | Belfast | Waldo | View map |
| 04921 | Brooks | Waldo | View map |
| 04922 | Burnham | Waldo | View map |
| 04941 | Freedom | Waldo | View map |
| 04949 | Liberty | Waldo | View map |
| 04951 | Monroe | Waldo | View map |
| 04952 | Morrill | Waldo | View map |
| 04972 | Sandy Point | Waldo | View map |
| 04973 | Searsmont | Waldo | View map |
| 04974 | Searsport | Waldo | View map |
| 04981 | Stockton Springs | Waldo | View map |
| 04986 | Thorndike | Waldo | View map |
| 04987 | Troy | Waldo | View map |
| 04988 | Unity | Waldo | View map |
Demographics & statistics
39,829
Population
47.1
Median age
$65,208
Median household income
$35,677
Per capita income
$201,583
Median home value
$809
Median monthly rent
83.4%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
18,679
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
882
Under 5
868
884
5–9
870
1,207
10–14
1,188
1,140
15–19
1,123
977
20–24
962
2,079
25–34
2,046
2,388
35–44
2,351
2,550
45–54
2,509
1,295
55–59
1,274
1,879
60–64
1,849
3,058
65–74
3,010
1,343
75–84
1,322
391
85+
384
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,194 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 32,635 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,508 | 22.9% |
| Median age | 47.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,567 | 92% |
| Two or more races | 1,315 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,015 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 459 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 222 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 99 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $65,208 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.0%
$50k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,583 |
| Median rent / month | $809 |
| Owner occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter occupied | 16.6% |
| Vacant | 22.0% |
| Single-family detached | 78.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 13.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.2% |
| Electricity | 8.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.0% |
| Fuel oil | 53.0% |
| Wood | 22.7% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,552 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,891 | 11.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,845 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,994 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,101 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,924 | 38.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 23.7% |
| Married | 54.0% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 256 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,299 | 43.2% |
| High school | 1,666 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,946 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Public administration
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 12.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,524 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,079 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 204 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,958 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 38,400 | 96.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,165 | 60.5% |
| Foreign born | 558 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 871 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 494 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,035 | 20.2% |
| Italian | 5,411 | 13.6% |
| Arab | 3,905 | 9.8% |
| German | 1,164 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 312 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 233 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 130 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 124 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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