ZIP Code 04543 -- Damariscotta, ME
Lincoln | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 6.1x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
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About ZIP Code 04543
ZIP code 04543 in Damariscotta, Maine is a unknown area with a population of 2,192. The median household income is $59,423, which is This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $363,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.1x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 112.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 49.30 years. Approximately 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lincoln, ME.
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This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 04543 is 12.1% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 04543
ZIP code 04543 (Damariscotta, ME) has a total population of 2,192 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 49.30 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 04543 is $59,423 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 04543 is primarily located in Damariscotta, Maine (ME). It falls within Lincoln County.
The median home value in ZIP code 04543 is $363,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,027.
The median age in ZIP code 04543 is 49.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 04543 has a cost of living index of 112.13 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 04543, 41.94% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 18.69% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 04543 is 8.26%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 13.21% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.