ZIP Code 04421

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Castine · Hancock County · Maine

Population
1,366

68/sq mi

Median income
$113,750

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$603,500

▲ 117% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
74.5%

Median age 21.2

Land area
20.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 04421 in Castine, Maine has a population of 1,366. The median household income is $113,750, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $603,500, 117% above the US average. 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04421 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.1 square miles in Castine, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 1,366 residents, producing a population density of 68 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04421 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04421 sits at $113,750 (55% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,304. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $603,500 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $1,105 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04421 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04421 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04421.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04421, Castine, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,366

Population

20.1

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04421?

21.2

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$113,750

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$39,304

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

720

Total Housing Units

352

Occupied Units

368

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$603,500

Median Home Value

+113% vs state

$1,105

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 04421, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,363,000.

28

Businesses

150

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 25.0%
Construction 4 14.3%
Retail trade 4 14.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04642 Harborside, ME 123 5.4 mi
04617 Brooksville, ME 811 4.2 mi
04476 Penobscot, ME 1,259 6.2 mi
04981 Stockton Springs, ME 2,316 8.9 mi
04650 Little Deer Isle, ME 235 9.7 mi
04974 Searsport, ME 2,611 8.6 mi
04848 Islesboro, ME 566 8.9 mi
04673 Sargentville, ME 112 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04421 in?
ZIP code 04421 (Castine) is located in Hancock County, Maine. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04421?
ZIP code 04421 in Castine, ME has a population of 1,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04421?
The median household income in ZIP 04421 is $113,750, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04421?
The median home value in ZIP 04421 is $603,500, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04421 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04421?
ZIP code 04421 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04421 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04421?
In ZIP code 04421, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04421?
In ZIP code 04421, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04421 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Castine, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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