ZIP code 04578: Wiscasset, ME
04578 is a ZIP code in Wiscasset, Maine, mainly in Lincoln County. About 4,709 people live here.
- Population
- 4,709
- Median household income
- $81,063
- Typical home value
- $404,200+0.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,480gross, per month
- Median age
- 52
- Homeowners
- 84.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 04578 details
| City | Wiscasset |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi, plus 8.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 141 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.98244, -69.69275 |
Median rent in 04578 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,047/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,714/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,713/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 04578
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04556 | Edgecomb, ME | 4.1 mi | 1,251 |
| 04579 | Woolwich, ME | 4.1 mi | 3,158 |
| 04571 | Trevett, ME | 6.0 mi | 439 |
| 04537 | Boothbay, ME | 6.4 mi | 1,685 |
| 04573 | Walpole, ME | 7.3 mi | 557 |
| 04342 | Dresden, ME | 7.5 mi | 1,645 |
| 04553 | Newcastle, ME | 7.9 mi | 1,913 |
| 04535 | Alna, ME | 8.6 mi | 818 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 04578?
A typical home in ZIP code 04578 is worth about $404,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $81,063 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maine average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $404,200 homeWhat can a $81,063 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 04578
What city is ZIP code 04578?
ZIP code 04578 is in Wiscasset, ME, in Lincoln County.
What county is ZIP code 04578 in?
04578 is mainly in Lincoln County, Maine.
What is the population of ZIP code 04578?
About 4,709 people live in ZIP code 04578, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 04578 in?
04578 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.