04553 ZIP Code – Newcastle, Maine
04553 is a small ZIP code in Newcastle, Maine, part of Lincoln County with a population of approximately 1,766 residents. At $81,979, the median household income here runs above the Maine average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $396,300 are well above the national average, with 80.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,039 is near the national average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 0.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 4.1% is well below the U.S. average. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 51.1, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 04543, 04535, 04556.
ZIP Code 04553 Data
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ZIP 04553 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04553 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,766 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $396k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,039 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.7% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04543 – Damariscotta
- 04535 – Alna
- 04556 – Edgecomb
- 04555 – Nobleboro
- 04539 – Bristol
- 04573 – Walpole
- 04578 – Wiscasset
- 04551 – Bremen
- 04342 – Dresden
- 04564 – Round Pond
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04543 | DAMARISCOTTA | 2,257 | $54,677 |
| 04535 | ALNA | 747 | $85,096 |
| 04556 | EDGECOMB | 1,314 | $82,237 |
| 04555 | NOBLEBORO | 1,554 | $93,274 |
| 04539 | BRISTOL | 1,424 | $75,188 |