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ZIP Code 04548 — undefined, ME Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
913
Median Income
$82,986
+10% vs US avg
Home Value
$417,100
+20% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,047
-10% vs US avg
Median Age
57.7 yrs
+48% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman
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Location
Coordinates
43.8333, -69.7491
Elevation
90 ft
Land Area
18.6 sq mi
Water Area
10.0 sq mi (35% water)

At a glance

Population
913
Density
N/A
Median income
$82,986
+10% vs US avg
Home value
$417,100
+20% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,047
-10% vs US avg
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 04548

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What to know about ZIP 04548

ZIP code 04548 covers ME in Sagadahoc County with a population of about 913.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 207; U.S. House district ME-1; the PORTLAND - AUBURN media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

ME fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in ME

Median household income in ZIP 04548 is about $82,986 — about 10% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.2%; unemployment rate near 1.8%; 38.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Education; about 20.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.4 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 04548

Median home value is about $417,100 — about 20% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,047 (about 10% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.2% (about 15.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 04548 in ME, a household would need roughly $115,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,679. That is about 39% above the local median household income ($82,986), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for ME as Very Low (composite score 23.3), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (77.9) and flood (26.1). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for ME show little to no average snow and around 51.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 41 for ZIP 04548 (ME) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport NHZ (10.3 miles (16.5 km)) · Bowdoin College (11.9 miles (19.1 km)) · Frances Perkins National Monument (15.3 miles (24.5 km)) · VA: Brunswick Naval Air Station (12.2 miles (19.6 km))

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