04543 ZIP Code – Damariscotta, Maine
04543 is a small ZIP code in Damariscotta, Maine, part of Lincoln County with a population of approximately 2,257 residents. The median household income is $54,677 — below the Maine average and below the national average. The median home value of $289,000 is near the national average, with 70.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $943 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.2%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 17.0%, above the national average. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.9, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 04553, 04551, 04539.
ZIP Code 04543 Data
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ZIP 04543 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04543 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,257 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $289k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $943 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.3% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04553 – Newcastle
- 04551 – Bremen
- 04539 – Bristol
- 04555 – Nobleboro
- 04573 – Walpole
- 04564 – Round Pond
- 04556 – Edgecomb
- 04535 – Alna
- 04572 – Waldoboro
- 04547 – Friendship
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04553 | NEWCASTLE | 1,766 | $81,979 |
| 04551 | BREMEN | 815 | $91,842 |
| 04539 | BRISTOL | 1,424 | $75,188 |
| 04555 | NOBLEBORO | 1,554 | $93,274 |
| 04573 | WALPOLE | 460 | $90,446 |