Seal Cove, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04674
Hancock County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 484
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,667
- Median income Near-median income area
- $373,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seal Cove pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04674 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04674 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seal Cove, Hancock County, Maine, home to just 484 residents across 22.0 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04674 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,667 (4% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,375. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $373,500 (32% above the average Maine ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,292.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04674 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 04674
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seal Cove, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04674.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 04674, Seal Cove, 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
484
Population
22.0
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04674?
38.3
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$76,667
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$33,375
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04674 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Seal Cove, 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)
$76,667 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
346housing units
346
Total Housing Units
116
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,500
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,292
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 17 business establishments in ZIP 04674, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,957,000.
17
Businesses
52
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 23.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 17.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 17.6% |
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 04674 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
- 04685 332
Swans Island (04685)
332 residents
- 04629 107
East Blue Hill (04629)
107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04674 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04674 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04662
Northeast Harbor (04662)
$108,214 median income
- 04653
Bass Harbor (04653)
$90,250 median income
- 04612
Bernard (04612)
$89,839 median income
- 04685
Swans Island (04685)
$86,250 median income
- 04660
Mount Desert (04660)
$78,646 median income
- 04609
Bar Harbor (04609)
$77,180 median income
- 04674
Seal Cove (04674)
$76,667 median income
- 04679
Southwest Harbor (04679)
$59,205 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04674 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04612 | Bernard, ME | 589 | 3.0 mi |
| 04679 | Southwest Harbor, ME | 1,767 | 4.0 mi |
| 04660 | Mount Desert, ME | 1,309 | 5.0 mi |
| 04662 | Northeast Harbor, ME | 488 | 5.8 mi |
| 04653 | Bass Harbor, ME | 490 | 5.6 mi |
| 04685 | Swans Island, ME | 332 | 9.8 mi |
| 04609 | Bar Harbor, ME | 5,222 | 9.3 mi |
| 04629 | East Blue Hill, ME | 107 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04674, 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 04674 in?
ZIP code 04674 (Seal Cove) 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 04674?
ZIP code 04674 in Seal Cove, ME has a population of 484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04674?
The median household income in ZIP 04674 is $76,667, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04674?
The median home value in ZIP 04674 is $373,500, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04674?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04674 is White at 91.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04674?
ZIP code 04674 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04674?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04674 are: Construction (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04674?
In ZIP code 04674, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 04674?
In ZIP code 04674, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04674?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04674 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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