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ZIP 04530

Part of Bath, ME
Pop. 11,275·Sagadahoc County·16th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$1,836/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$94
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 04530 · $1,836
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,470/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$22,032/yr
At $1,836/mo median
Location
CityBath
StateME
CountySagadahoc County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04530 (Bath, ME) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,275
Median income
$79,649
Median age
47
Renters
31.5%
Age distribution
15.7%
18.2%
26.5%
13.3%
26.3%
Under 1815.7%
18–3418.2%
35–5426.5%
55–6413.3%
65+26.3%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
92.9%
White92.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian1.6%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
23.3%
27.8%
45%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+45%
Housing tenure
68.5%
31.5%
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04530 in Bath, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,486 → $79,649
up 21.6%
Population
11,344 → 11,275
down 0.6%
Renter share
34.4% → 31.5%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 45%
+4.9 pts
Median age
43.3 → 47
+3.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $65,486 to $79,649 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.6% shift. About 31.5% of households rent today, against 34.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.1% to 45%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 04530 covers Bath, ME. The median rent here is $1,836/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($79,649/yr), ZIP 04530 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 04530?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04530 (Bath, ME) is $1,836. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04530 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04530's median rent of $1,836/mo is $94 (5%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 04530 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04530 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maine, ranking #16 out of 23 ZIPs at $1,836/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04530?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,836/mo in ZIP 04530. The local median household income is $79,649/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04530?

Rent in ZIP 04530 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 04530 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04530 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,836/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($79,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04530 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 04530 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.5% of ZIP 04530 households are renters, while 68.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04530 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04530 compare to the rest of Bath?

ZIP 04530 is pricier than Bath as a whole. At $1,836/mo, it's $136 above the Bath citywide median of $1,700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04530 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04530 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,836/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 04530's median household income ($79,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04530 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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