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Harrington, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04643

Washington County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,018
19/sq mi
$64,861
Median income
$144,600
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harrington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04643 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04643 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrington, Washington County, Maine, home to just 1,018 residents across 55.0 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04643 reports a modest median household income of $64,861 (12% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,186. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $144,600 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 83.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. To put 04643 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04643

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrington, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04643.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04643, Harrington, 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

1,018

Population

55.0

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04643?

49.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$64,861

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$33,186

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04643 ranks nationally

Harrington, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,861 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

647

Total Housing Units

415

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$144,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 04643, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,207,000.

31

Businesses

130

Employees

$7.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 29.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 16.1%
Retail trade 4 12.9%
Construction 3 9.7%
Wholesale trade 3 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.7%

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 04643 vs 04606 →

ZIP 04643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04643 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04643 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04606 Addison, ME 1,272 5.1 mi
04658 Milbridge, ME 1,353 4.3 mi
04680 Steuben, ME 1,131 8.5 mi
04623 Columbia Falls, ME 1,054 11.0 mi

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Related Areas

Washington County Harrington, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04643 in? ▼
ZIP code 04643 (Harrington) is located in Washington County, Maine. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04643? ▼
ZIP code 04643 in Harrington, ME has a population of 1,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04643? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04643 is $64,861, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04643? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04643 is $144,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04643? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04643 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04643? ▼
ZIP code 04643 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04643? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04643 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9), Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04643? ▼
In ZIP code 04643, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 04643? ▼
In ZIP code 04643, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04643? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04643 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.