Dresden
Town in Lincoln County, Maine

Dresden is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, with 1,725 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richmond, 5.1 miles NW.
- 1,725residents (2020 Census)
- 210 ftelevation · 64 m
- 30.5 sq miland area · 78.9 km²
- 57 / sq mipopulation density
- 04342ZIP code
About Dresden
Dresden is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States, that was incorporated in 1794. The population was 1,725 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Dresden
- Median household income
- $74,844
- Median home value
- $240,100
- Median rent
- $1,194/mo
- Median age
- 55.1
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Dresden had 1,725 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,725 |
|---|---|
| Density | 57 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dresden at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,725 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.45 sq mi (78.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0862° N, 69.7370° W |
| ZIP code | 04342 |
| Official website | townofdresden.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301518475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dresden
- Richmond5.1 mi NW
- Alna5.4 mi E
- Wiscasset5.5 mi SE
- Pittston6.7 mi N
- Bowdoinham6.9 mi SW
- Gardiner8.0 mi N
- Newcastle8.7 mi E
- Woolwich8.9 mi S
- Whitefield9.7 mi NE
- Edgecomb10.4 mi SE
- Randolph10.5 mi N
- Litchfield11.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Dresden
What county is Dresden in?
Dresden is in Lincoln County, Maine.
What is the population of Dresden, ME?
1,725 people lived in Dresden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dresden, ME?
The ZIP code of Dresden is 04342.
What is the elevation of Dresden?
210 feet (64 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dresden?
Richmond (5.1 mi), Alna (5.4 mi), Wiscasset (5.5 mi), Pittston (6.7 mi), Bowdoinham (6.9 mi).
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