ZIP Code 04614

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Blue Hill · Hancock County · Maine

Population
2,579

17/sq mi

Median income
$80,377

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$399,500

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.2%

Median age 48.6

Land area
156.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 04614 in Blue Hill, Maine has a population of 2,579. The median household income is $80,377, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $399,500, 44% above the US average. 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04614 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.3 square miles in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 2,579 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 04614 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04614 sits at $80,377 (9% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $56,338. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $399,500 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,038 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04614 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, 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 04614 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 04614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04614.

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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 04614, Blue Hill, 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

2,579

Population

156.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04614?

48.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$80,377

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$56,338

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,962

Total Housing Units

1,308

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$399,500

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,038

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 142 business establishments in ZIP 04614, employing approximately 1,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,223,000.

142

Businesses

1,105

Employees

$50.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 13.4%
Construction 18 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 16 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.0%
Educational services 8 5.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.2%
Finance and insurance 5 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.8%
Manufacturing 4 2.8%
Information 4 2.8%

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 04614 vs 04629 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04629 East Blue Hill, ME 107 3.4 mi
04676 Sedgwick, ME 1,088 5.7 mi
04684 Surry, ME 1,466 5.9 mi
04616 Brooklin, ME 824 9.3 mi
04476 Penobscot, ME 1,259 7.1 mi
04673 Sargentville, ME 112 8.7 mi
04431 East Orland, ME 81 10.8 mi
04650 Little Deer Isle, ME 235 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04614 in?
ZIP code 04614 (Blue Hill) 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 04614?
ZIP code 04614 in Blue Hill, ME has a population of 2,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04614?
The median household income in ZIP 04614 is $80,377, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04614?
The median home value in ZIP 04614 is $399,500, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04614?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04614 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04614?
ZIP code 04614 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04614?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04614 are: Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (19), Construction (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04614?
In ZIP code 04614, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 04614?
In ZIP code 04614, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04614?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04614 is 4.7% 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 Blue Hill, 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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