ZIP Code 04568 -- South bristol, ME

Lincoln | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 10.1x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • With 67.26% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 30.36% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 57.00 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.

Quick Overview

Population
512
Unknown
Median Income
$54,478
Home Value
$550,000
Median Rent
$1,347
Median Age
57.00
Diversity Index
0.40
Very Low
Cost of Living
162.8
very high
Unemployment
1.5%

About ZIP Code 04568

ZIP code 04568 in South Bristol, Maine is a unknown area with a population of 512. The median household income is $54,478, which is This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $550,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.1x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 162.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 57.00 years. Approximately 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lincoln, ME.

Population & Age

Total Population
512
Median Age
57.00
Male Population
244
47.7%
Female Population
268
52.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
0.40 Very Low
White
99.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$54,478
Mean Household Income
$102,269
Per Capita Income
$62,611
Below Poverty Line
11.9%

This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$550,000
Median Rent
$1,347
Total Housing Units
794
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
490
61.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1978
Owner Occupied
65.1%
Renter Occupied
34.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 10.1x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.1% Renter 34.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 99.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 44.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
260
Employment Rate
98.5%
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.6%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
30.4%

Cost of Living Index

162.8
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 04568 is 62.8% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Lincoln

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
04572 Waldoboro 5,253 $69,107
04578 Wiscasset 4,709 $81,063
04348 Jefferson 3,484 $78,929
04543 Damariscotta 2,192 $59,423
04353 North whitefield 2,115 $73,875
04553 Newcastle 1,913 $89,868

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 04568

ZIP code 04568 (South bristol, ME) has a total population of 512 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 57.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 04568 is $54,478 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 04568 is primarily located in South bristol, Maine (ME). It falls within Lincoln County.

The median home value in ZIP code 04568 is $550,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,347.

The median age in ZIP code 04568 is 57.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 04568 has a cost of living index of 162.76 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 04568, 67.26% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 44.84% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 04568 is 1.54%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 30.36% 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.