04287 ZIP Code, Bowdoin, ME
04287 is a ZIP code in Bowdoin, Maine in Sagadahoc County. It covers 43 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 04252, 04280 and 04008. 3,188 people live here in 1,317 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $91,239, above the Maine median of $74,733.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bowdoin, ME
- County: Sagadahoc County
- Land area: 43 sq mi
- Population: 3,188
- Median household income: $91,239
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,188 |
| Households | 1,317 |
| Median household income | $91,239 |
| Income per person | $42,181 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 84.7% |
| Median home value | $292,800 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% |
| Broadband internet | 92.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 11.1% |
| $35–50K | 6.5% |
| $50–75K | 11.8% |
| $75–100K | 24.8% |
| $100–150K | 13.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.5% |
| $200K+ | 13.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.1% |
| 10–19 | 6.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–44 | 15.2% |
| 45–54 | 7.1% |
| 55–64 | 25.9% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 3.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.5% |
| Owned outright | 30.0% |
| Rented | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 17.1% |
Businesses in 04287
51 business establishments with 272 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 22
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 04252 — Lisbon Falls CDP, ME (5.1 mi)
- 04280 — Sabattus CDP, ME (5.5 mi)
- 04008 — Bowdoinham CDP, ME (5.7 mi)
- 04350 (7.1 mi)
- 04086 — Topsham CDP, ME (7.5 mi)
- 04357 — Richmond CDP, ME (7.6 mi)
- 04250 — Lisbon CDP, ME (8.1 mi)
- 04240 — Lewiston city, ME (10.1 mi)
Areas that include 04287
- Bowdoin, ME ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sagadahoc County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Maine ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest median household income in Sagadahoc County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sagadahoc County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of households with children in Sagadahoc County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sagadahoc County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Sagadahoc County
Mail every home in 04287
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 04287, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 04287 in?
- 04287 is a Bowdoin, ME mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 04287 in?
- 04287 is in Sagadahoc County.
- What is the population of 04287?
- About 3,188 people (±15), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,136.
- What is the median household income in 04287?
- $91,239 (±$13,333), compared with $74,733 for Maine as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 04287?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 04287 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 04287?
- The closest, measured center to center: 04252 (5.1 mi, Lisbon Falls), 04280 (5.5 mi, Sabattus), 04008 (5.7 mi, Bowdoinham), 04350 (7.1 mi), 04086 (7.5 mi, Topsham) and 04357 (7.6 mi, Richmond).
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