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Topsham, ME
Census-designated place in Sagadahoc County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04086.
Population
7,271
Land area
11sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
1
Topsham and its ZIP codes
Topsham at a glance
- Topsham is about 15 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $100,024, 34% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $388,500 (31% above Maine) and median rent is $1,491 a month.
Local data for Topsham, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Topsham, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,024
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$388,500
Median rent
$1,491/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.0%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,196), Irish Americans (1,127), French Americans (796).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sagadahoc County. PPP loans are for Topsham.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,301
17,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $67,307 per person
How people get to work
Topsham, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Topsham, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
147
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 12°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Topsham, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Topsham
1 in or overlapping Topsham. Population shown
Cities near Topsham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrunswickCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 19.4 |
| BathCity | 5.3 mi | 9.1 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.7 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| LewistonCity | 15 mi | 34.1 |
| Littlejohn IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Cousins IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Cumberland CenterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| GardinerCity | 19 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Topsham, ME in?
- Topsham is in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Topsham, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Topsham include 04086.
- What is the population of Topsham, ME?
- About 7,271 people live in Topsham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Topsham?
- Nearby places include Brunswick (2.9 mi), Bath (5.3 mi), Bowdoinham (5.8 mi), Lisbon Falls (7.3 mi), Freeport (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023