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 Moderate-density area
- $108,214
- Median income Above-median income area
- $707,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,122. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $707,400 (149% above the average Maine ZIP), while 62.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,379.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04662 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 04662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northeast Harbor, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04662.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04662?
57.3
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
19.7%
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?
$108,214
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$56,122
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04662 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Northeast Harbor, 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)
$108,214 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
761housing units
761
Total Housing Units
212
Occupied Units
549
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$707,400
Median Home Value
+149% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 04662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04609
Bar Harbor (04609)
5,222 residents
- 04679 1,767
Southwest Harbor (04679)
1,767 residents
- 04660 1,309
Mount Desert (04660)
1,309 residents
- 04612 589
Bernard (04612)
589 residents
- 04653 490
Bass Harbor (04653)
490 residents
- 04662 488
Northeast Harbor (04662)
488 residents
- 04674 484
Seal Cove (04674)
484 residents
- 04675 253
Seal Harbor (04675)
253 residents
- 04646 94
Islesford (04646)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04662 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04675
Seal Harbor (04675)
$250,000 median income
- 04662
Northeast Harbor (04662)
$108,214 median income
- 04653 $90,250
Bass Harbor (04653)
$90,250 median income
- 04612 $89,839
Bernard (04612)
$89,839 median income
- 04646 $88,750
Islesford (04646)
$88,750 median income
- 04660 $78,646
Mount Desert (04660)
$78,646 median income
- 04609 $77,180
Bar Harbor (04609)
$77,180 median income
- 04674 $76,667
Seal Cove (04674)
$76,667 median income
- 04679 $59,205
Southwest Harbor (04679)
$59,205 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04662, 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 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.
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