ZIP Code 04572 Demographics & Data

About Waldoboro, ME (ZIP Code 04572)

Maine

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 04572

The 04572 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Waldoboro, ME in Lincoln County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,009. Approximately 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $41,069. The ZIP Code 04572 has a median age of approximately 52.4 years, with 34.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 28.2% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $29,097.

Population in 04572

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 04572 is 5,009.

Waldoboro, ME

The 04572 ZIP Code is associated with Waldoboro, ME in Lincoln County.

Area Codes associated with 04572

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 04572 include 207.

Sunrise / Sunset in 04572

Sunrise: 6:56 am
Sunset: 3:59 pm
Sunrise in 04572 6:56 am
Sunrise in 04572 3:59 pm

Weather forecast for 04572

This Afternoon's forecast for 04572: Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 04572

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 04572 Good

Internet in 04572

An estimated 77.8% of households in ZIP Code 04572 have broadband Internet service, while about 89.9% have a computer.

Gender in 04572

Females make up an estimated 55.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 04572, while males comprise about 44.1%.

Health Insurance in 04572

Approximately 7.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 04572 (Waldoboro, ME) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 04572

The median household income in ZIP Code 04572 is $41,069, while the region's mean household income is $60,883. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,097. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04572 of $29,097 is approximately 10.85% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 14.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately47.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 04572 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.0% of 04572 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 04572

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 10.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.9%
$200,000 or more per year 2.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 04572

In ZIP Code 04572, 89.9% of the population graduated high school, while 28.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.9% in this Lincoln County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 04572

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 42.9%
Some college, no degree 14.7%
Associate's degree 4.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate or professional degree 13.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 04572

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04572, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 04572 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04572 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 04572

Industry Percent
White 98.6%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 04572

In ZIP Code 04572, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lincoln County region.

Language Spoken in 04572

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.7%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 04572

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04572, an estimated 34.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lincoln County region.

Age of Housing in 04572

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 34.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 04572

Residents of ZIP Code 04572 are older than average. The median age of 52.4 years in ZIP Code 04572 is approximately 37.53% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 04572 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 04572 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 04572

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.0%
5 to 9 years 6.2%
10 to 14 years 2.3%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 3.8%
25 to 34 years 9.3%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 11.3%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 10.2%
65 to 74 years 15.6%
75 to 84 years 8.5%
85 years and over 3.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 04572 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 04572

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 04572 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04572 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04572 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 04572

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 04572

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 04572 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04572 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes electricity rates in 04572 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 04572

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 04572 6.94¢/kWh 4.15¢/kWh 2.28¢/kWh
Maine 26.39¢/kWh 17.84¢/kWh 11.3¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 04572

Month ZIP Code 04572 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.74 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.71 3 6.31
Mar 5.32 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.38 5.13 7.3
May 5.38 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.41 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.98 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.35 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.48 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.98 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes solar power levels in 04572 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 04572

In 04572, 54.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 30.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04572 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 04572 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 04572

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.4%
Construction 9.5%
Manufacturing 13.0%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Retail trade 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.5%
Other services, except public administration 6.2%
Public administration 3.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 04572 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 04572, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 04572 in the past 12 months. Vehicle loan or lease received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lincoln County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 04572

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 2
Vehicle loan or lease 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 04572

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 3
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 04572. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.