Brooklin, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04616
Hancock County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 824
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $339,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklin pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04616 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04616 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklin, Hancock County, Maine, home to just 824 residents across 46.6 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04616 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (6% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,920. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $339,400 (20% above the average Maine ZIP), while 84.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,236.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04616 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklin, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04616.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Information
Information
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04616, Brooklin, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
824
Population
46.6
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04616?
49.2
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$37,920
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04616 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Brooklin, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,750 Top 50% higher than 50% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
798housing units
798
Total Housing Units
384
Occupied Units
414
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,236
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 04616, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,458,000.
37
Businesses
217
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.5% |
| Information | 4 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 04616 vs 04673 →
ZIP 04616 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04614
Blue Hill (04614)
2,579 residents
- 04627
Deer Isle (04627)
1,636 residents
- 04676
Sedgwick (04676)
1,088 residents
- 04681
Stonington (04681)
1,043 residents
- 04616 824
Brooklin (04616)
824 residents
- 04685 332
Swans Island (04685)
332 residents
- 04650 235
Little Deer Isle (04650)
235 residents
- 04673 112
Sargentville (04673)
112 residents
- 04629 107
East Blue Hill (04629)
107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04616 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04650
Little Deer Isle (04650)
$110,063 median income
- 04685
Swans Island (04685)
$86,250 median income
- 04614
Blue Hill (04614)
$80,377 median income
- 04676
Sedgwick (04676)
$73,333 median income
- 04616
Brooklin (04616)
$68,750 median income
- 04627
Deer Isle (04627)
$61,703 median income
- 04681
Stonington (04681)
$60,223 median income
- 04673
Sargentville (04673)
$53,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04616 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04673 | Sargentville, ME | 112 | 5.4 mi |
| 04676 | Sedgwick, ME | 1,088 | 5.6 mi |
| 04650 | Little Deer Isle, ME | 235 | 6.8 mi |
| 04627 | Deer Isle, ME | 1,636 | 5.8 mi |
| 04614 | Blue Hill, ME | 2,579 | 9.3 mi |
| 04629 | East Blue Hill, ME | 107 | 10.3 mi |
| 04681 | Stonington, ME | 1,043 | 9.1 mi |
| 04685 | Swans Island, ME | 332 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04616, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04616 in?
ZIP code 04616 (Brooklin) 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 04616?
ZIP code 04616 in Brooklin, ME has a population of 824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04616?
The median household income in ZIP 04616 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04616?
The median home value in ZIP 04616 is $339,400, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04616 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04616?
ZIP code 04616 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04616 are: Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04616?
In ZIP code 04616, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 04616?
In ZIP code 04616, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04616 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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