ZIP Code 04617

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Brooksville · Hancock County · Maine

Population
811

12/sq mi

Median income
$52,078

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$392,900

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.4%

Median age 57

Land area
65.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 04617 in Brooksville, Maine has a population of 811. The median household income is $52,078, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $392,900, 41% above the US average. 53.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04617 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.9 square miles in Brooksville, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 811 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 04617 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04617 sits at $52,078 (29% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,166. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $392,900 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,294 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04617 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, 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 04617 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 04617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04617.

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 04617, Brooksville, 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

811

Population

65.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04617?

57.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,078

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$38,166

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.4%

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

What does housing look like?

645

Total Housing Units

323

Occupied Units

322

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$392,900

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,294

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 04617, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,582,000.

29

Businesses

111

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 34.5%
Retail trade 3 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.3%

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 04617 vs 04642 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04642 Harborside, ME 123 4.0 mi
04421 Castine, ME 1,366 4.2 mi
04650 Little Deer Isle, ME 235 5.8 mi
04676 Sedgwick, ME 1,088 4.9 mi
04673 Sargentville, ME 112 5.0 mi
04476 Penobscot, ME 1,259 7.7 mi
04683 Sunset, ME 104 10.1 mi
04627 Deer Isle, ME 1,636 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04617 in?
ZIP code 04617 (Brooksville) 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 04617?
ZIP code 04617 in Brooksville, ME has a population of 811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04617?
The median household income in ZIP 04617 is $52,078, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04617?
The median home value in ZIP 04617 is $392,900, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04617 is White at 98.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04617?
ZIP code 04617 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04617 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04617?
In ZIP code 04617, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.4% 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 04617?
In ZIP code 04617, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04617 is 7.2% 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 Brooksville, 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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