ZIP Code 04640

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Hancock · Hancock County · Maine

Population
2,261

32/sq mi

Median income
$71,699

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$269,100

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.2%

Median age 54.8

Land area
71.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 04640 in Hancock, Maine has a population of 2,261. The median household income is $71,699, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $269,100, 3% below the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.8 square miles in Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 2,261 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 04640 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04640 sits at $71,699 (2% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,304. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $269,100 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,171 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04640 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 04640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04640.

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 04640, Hancock, 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

2,261

Population

71.8

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04640?

54.8

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$71,699

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$46,304

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,479

Total Housing Units

1,117

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$269,100

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,171

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 04640, employing approximately 464 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,237,000.

75

Businesses

464

Employees

$30.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 26.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 17.3%
Manufacturing 8 10.7%
Retail trade 8 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.0%

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
04677 Sorrento, ME 274 7.0 mi
04644 Hulls Cove, ME 13 9.0 mi
04634 Franklin, ME 1,923 8.7 mi
04605 Ellsworth, ME 12,974 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04640 in?
ZIP code 04640 (Hancock) 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 04640?
ZIP code 04640 in Hancock, ME has a population of 2,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04640?
The median household income in ZIP 04640 is $71,699, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04640?
The median home value in ZIP 04640 is $269,100, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04640 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04640?
ZIP code 04640 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04640 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (13), Manufacturing (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04640?
In ZIP code 04640, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04640 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04640?
In ZIP code 04640, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04640 is 8.4% 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 Hancock, 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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