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Northeast Harbor, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04662

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

488
70/sq mi
$108,214
Median income
$707,400
Median home value
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northeast Harbor pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
70
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04662 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04662 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northeast Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, home to just 488 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04662 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,214 (47% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $56,122. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $707,400 for a typical home value (149% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,379 a month; 62.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hancock County, letting you compare 04662 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 04662

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northeast Harbor, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04662.

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 04662, Northeast Harbor, 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

488

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 04662?

57.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

19.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 19.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$108,214

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$56,122

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04662 ranks nationally

Northeast Harbor, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,214 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.6%

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

What does housing look like?

761

Total Housing Units

212

Occupied Units

549

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$707,400

Median Home Value

+149% vs state

$1,379

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 04662, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,127,000.

67

Businesses

282

Employees

$16.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 22.4%
Construction 10 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 11.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.0%

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 04662 vs 04675 →

ZIP 04662 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 04662 ranks #6 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 04662 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 04662 ranks #2 of 9 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
04675 Seal Harbor, ME 253 2.1 mi
04679 Southwest Harbor, ME 1,767 2.8 mi
04660 Mount Desert, ME 1,309 2.9 mi
04625 Cranberry Isles, ME 47 4.3 mi
04609 Bar Harbor, ME 5,222 5.4 mi
04653 Bass Harbor, ME 490 5.8 mi
04646 Islesford, ME 94 5.1 mi
04612 Bernard, ME 589 5.1 mi
04674 Seal Cove, ME 484 5.8 mi
04644 Hulls Cove, ME 13 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

04605 standard
Ellsworth, ME
Pop: 12,974
04416 standard
Bucksport, ME
Pop: 5,468
04609 standard
Bar Harbor, ME
Pop: 5,222
04614 standard
Blue Hill, ME
Pop: 2,579
04640 standard
Hancock, ME
Pop: 2,261
04472 standard
Orland, ME
Pop: 2,144

Related Areas

Hancock County Northeast Harbor, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04662 in? ▼
ZIP code 04662 (Northeast Harbor) 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 04662? ▼
ZIP code 04662 in Northeast Harbor, ME has a population of 488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04662? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04662 is $108,214, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04662? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04662 is $707,400, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04662? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04662 is White at 80.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04662? ▼
ZIP code 04662 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04662? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04662 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04662? ▼
In ZIP code 04662, 82.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 04662? ▼
In ZIP code 04662, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04662? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04662 is 12.4% 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.