Edgecomb
Town in Lincoln County, Maine
Edgecomb is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, with 1,188 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wiscasset, 5.3 miles NW.
- 1,188residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 18.1 sq miland area · 46.8 km²
- 66 / sq mipopulation density
- 04556main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Edgecomb
Edgecomb is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,188 at the 2020 census. The town was incorporated on March 3, 1774, and was named after George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, a supporter of the colonists. Edgecomb uncludes the communities of East Edgecomb, North Edgecomb, and Pools Landing.
Historically, Edgecomb's economy included shipbuilding, sawmills, famring, brickmaking, fishing, and mineral mining. The town is also home to Fort Edgecomb, a Maine State Historic Site, along with several historic buildings that reflect its past.
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Living in Edgecomb
- Median household income
- $108,750
- Median home value
- $348,400
- Median age
- 41
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Edgecomb had 1,188 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,188 |
|---|---|
| Density | 66 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Edgecomb at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,188 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.07 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9693° N, 69.6036° W |
| ZIP codes | 04556, 04573 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301522675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Edgecomb
- Wiscasset5.3 mi NW
- Newcastle6.0 mi N
- Westport Island6.6 mi SW
- South Bristol6.6 mi SE
- Damariscotta6.7 mi NE
- Woolwich8.3 mi W
- Bristol8.5 mi SE
- Boothbay Harbor9.0 mi S
- Alna9.0 mi N
- Bremen9.7 mi E
- Dresden10.4 mi NW
- Nobleboro10.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Edgecomb
What county is Edgecomb in?
Edgecomb is in Lincoln County, Maine.
What is the population of Edgecomb, ME?
1,188 people lived in Edgecomb at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Edgecomb, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04556. Other ZIP codes: 04573.
What is the elevation of Edgecomb?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Edgecomb?
Wiscasset (5.3 mi), Newcastle (6.0 mi), Westport Island (6.6 mi), South Bristol (6.6 mi), Damariscotta (6.7 mi).
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