ZIP Code 04008 Demographics & Data

About Bowdoinham, ME (ZIP Code 04008)

Maine

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 04008

The 04008 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Bowdoinham, ME in Sagadahoc County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,795. Approximately 31.5% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $34,483. Median househould income in this region is $71,875, while about 0% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 04008 is approximately 44.3 years, and 26.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 04008

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 04008 is 2,795.

Bowdoinham, ME

The 04008 ZIP Code is associated with Bowdoinham, ME in Sagadahoc County.

Area Codes associated with 04008

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 04008 include 207.

Sunrise / Sunset in 04008

Sunrise: 5:07 am
Sunset: 8:04 pm
Sunrise in 04008 5:07 am
Sunrise in 04008 8:04 pm

Weather forecast for 04008

This Afternoon's forecast for 04008: Scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 04008

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 04008 Good

Internet in 04008

An estimated 82.0% of households in ZIP Code 04008 have broadband Internet service, while about 92.8% have a computer.

Gender in 04008

The gender split in ZIP Code 04008 is an estimated 49.5% male and approximately 50.5% female.

Health Insurance in 04008

Approximately 6.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 04008 (Bowdoinham, ME) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 04008

The median household income in ZIP Code 04008 is $71,875, while the region's mean household income is $78,557. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,483. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04008 of $34,483 is approximately 5.66% more than the per capita income in Maine overall of $32,637. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 04008 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 04008 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.2%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 04008

In ZIP Code 04008, 96.6% of the population graduated high school, while 31.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.8% in this Sagadahoc County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 04008

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.8%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 18.0%
Graduate or professional degree 13.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04008, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 04008 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04008 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by Black or African American (2.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 04008. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 04008

Industry Percent
White 96.5%
Black or African American 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.2%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 04008

In ZIP Code 04008, 96.0% 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 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 Sagadahoc County region.

Language Spoken in 04008

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 3.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 04008. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 04008

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04008, an estimated 25.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Sagadahoc County region.

Age of Housing in 04008

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 25.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008

Residents of ZIP Code 04008 are older than average. The median age of 44.3 years in ZIP Code 04008 is approximately 16.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 04008 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 04008 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.0%
5 to 9 years 6.2%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 3.1%
20 to 24 years 0.9%
25 to 34 years 11.8%
35 to 44 years 18.1%
45 to 54 years 9.8%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 10.2%
65 to 74 years 14.7%
75 to 84 years 4.2%
85 years and over 1.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 04008 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 04008 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04008 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04008 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 04008

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008. 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 04008

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 04008 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04008 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% 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 04008. This visualizes electricity rates in 04008 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 04008

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 04008 6.94¢/kWh 4.15¢/kWh 2.28¢/kWh
Maine 26.26¢/kWh 20.18¢/kWh 17.01¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 04008

Month ZIP Code 04008 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.79 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.88 3 6.31
Mar 5.57 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.28 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.44 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.72 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.37 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.36 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.08 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 04008. This visualizes solar power levels in 04008 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 04008

In 04008, 66.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.0 minutes. Approximately 30.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04008 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 04008 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 04008. 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 04008

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 14.5%
Construction 4.8%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 19.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.1%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.7%
Other services, except public administration 1.9%
Public administration 6.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 04008 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 04008, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 04008 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sagadahoc County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 04008. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 04008

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 9
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 04008

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 12
Lost or stolen money order 1
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 1
* 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 04008. 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.