Welcome to Edgecomb ...
Edgecomb is located in Lincoln County<1>.
The location of Edgecomb has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Edgecomb, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Edgecomb has a population of 1,263 people<3> (see below for details).
Edgecomb is 140 feet [43 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Edgecomb lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Edgecomb: (207)
The ZIP code for Edgecomb: 04556<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Edgecomb had an population of 1,263 people. This is an increase of 1.12% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 15.87% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Edgecomb had a population of 1,249 people. This makes Edgecomb the county's 12th most populous community.
The population of Edgecomb represents 0.09% of the population of Maine (which has 1,328,361 people), making it the state's 247th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,249 people, the population of Edgecomb increased 14.59% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,090 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Edgecomb.
Communities Also Named Edgecomb ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Edgecomb - they are located in Kansas (2) and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Edgecomb.
Communities near Edgecomb ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Edgecomb.
- Brunswick
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brunswick
- Brunswick is located in Cumberland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,619 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brunswick <6>
- Topsham
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Topsham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topsham
- Topsham is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,942 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Topsham <6>
- Bath
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bath
- Bath is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,335 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bath <6>
- Waldoboro
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waldoboro
- Waldoboro is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,078 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waldoboro <6>
- Richmond
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richmond
- Richmond is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,485 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Richmond <6>
- Bowdoin
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest) - Woolwich
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woolwich have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woolwich
- Woolwich is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,218 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woolwich <6>
- Boothbay
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boothbay
- Boothbay is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,203 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boothbay <6>
- Bowdoinham
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowdoinham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowdoinham
- Bowdoinham is located in Sagadahoc County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,091 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowdoinham <6>
- Pittston
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Edgecomb. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Edgecomb.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Edgecomb. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Edgecomb.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Edgecomb. See our Newspapers Page for Edgecomb.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Edgecomb ...
Looking for more information about Edgecomb? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Edgecomb, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Edgecomb.
Adding Edgecomb to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Edgecomb in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Edgecomb was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Edgecomb in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Edgecomb.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Edgecomb. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.me.us/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Lincoln, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Edgecomb. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Edgecomb - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Edgecomb). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Edgecomb or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |