04578 Zip Code Profile

04578 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Wiscasset, Maine. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $53,836/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 04578 is $46,111.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 04578 earn an average of $29,497/year. Women earn only $18,077/year.

2,307 people in 04578 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 04578? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.1 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 2,246 men and 2,204 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,538 people (out of the 4,450 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,846 homes, and 76 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

04578 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Nice, France!) and -70 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,450
• White Population: 4,376
• Black Population: 30
• Hispanic Population: 46
• Asian Population: 45
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 56
• Male Population: 2,246
• Female Population: 2,204
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Maine
• County: Lincoln
• City: Wiscasset
• Longitude: -69.7
• Latitude: 44.0
• Elevation: 3 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 207

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,186
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 22.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 103
•    5 - 9: 414
•    10 - 14: 246
•    15 - 19: 280
•    20 - 24: 386
•    25 - 29: 110
•    30 - 34: 291
•    35 - 39: 70
•    40 - 44: 42
•    45 - 59: 115
•    60 - 89: 108
•    90 plus: 21

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $182,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $42,338
• Businesses: 166
• Employees: 1,058
• Annual Payroll: $34,805,000
• Average Family Income: $53,836
• Median Family Income: $37,934
• Average Income for Men: $29,497
• Average Income for Women: $18,077

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 3535.0
• Sr Senator: Susan M. Collins (R)
• Jr Senator: Angus S., Jr. King (I)
• US House Representative: Chellie Pingree (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 015
• State FIPS Code: 23

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View all schools in Wiscasset

Primary Schools

Wiscasset Primary School

146 Gardiner Road

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-7585

Middle Schools

Wiscasset Middle School

83 Federal Street

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-7767

High Schools

Wiscasset High School

272 Gardiner Road

Wiscasset, ME 04578

(207) 882-7722