ZIP Code 04609
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Bar Harbor · Hancock County · Maine
- Population
- 5,222
- Median income
- $77,180
- Median home value
- $538,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.3%
- Land area
- 109.5 sq mi
48/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 94% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.2
New York
ZIP code 04609 in Bar Harbor, Maine has a population of 5,222. The median household income is $77,180, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $538,400, 94% above the US average. 68.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04609 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.5 square miles in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 5,222 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 04609 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04609 sits at $77,180 (5% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $58,427. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $538,400 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,106 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04609 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04609 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 04609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04609.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
143 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Construction 34
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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, 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 04609, Bar Harbor, 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
5,222
Population
109.5
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04609?
49.2
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
7.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$77,180
Median Household Income
+5% vs state
$58,427
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,573
Total Housing Units
2,479
Occupied Units
1,094
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$538,400
Median Home Value
+90% vs state
$1,106
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.4%
YoY Change (2024)
452
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+352%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04609 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +352% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 276 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 306 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 349 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 406 |
| 2024 | +11.4% | 452 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 394 business establishments in ZIP 04609, employing approximately 4,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,016,000.
394
Businesses
4,198
Employees
$333.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 143 | 36.3% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 34 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 11 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04609 vs 04644 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04644 | Hulls Cove, ME | 13 | 2.2 mi |
| 04675 | Seal Harbor, ME | 253 | 5.6 mi |
| 04662 | Northeast Harbor, ME | 488 | 5.4 mi |
| 04660 | Mount Desert, ME | 1,309 | 4.3 mi |
| 04625 | Cranberry Isles, ME | 47 | 9.3 mi |
| 04679 | Southwest Harbor, ME | 1,767 | 7.9 mi |
| 04646 | Islesford, ME | 94 | 9.3 mi |
| 04677 | Sorrento, ME | 274 | 8.5 mi |
| 04612 | Bernard, ME | 589 | 10.0 mi |
| 04674 | Seal Cove, ME | 484 | 9.3 mi |
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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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