Stonington, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04681
Hancock County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,043
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,223
- Median income Below-median income area
- $306,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stonington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04681 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04681 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine, home to just 1,043 residents across 25.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04681 reports a modest median household income of $60,223 (18% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,625. Unemployment is 15.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $306,700 (8% above the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $823; 77.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04681 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 04681
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stonington, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04681.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 04681, Stonington, 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
1,043
Population
25.4
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04681?
58.2
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
4.0%
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?
$60,223
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$39,625
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04681 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Stonington, 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)
$60,223 31st percentile higher than 31% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
852housing units
852
Total Housing Units
475
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,700
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$823
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 04681, employing approximately 386 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,704,000.
68
Businesses
386
Employees
$20.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 14.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 7.3% |
| Information | 3 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 4.4% |
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 04681 vs 04627 →
ZIP 04681 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04627
Deer Isle (04627)
1,636 residents
- 04681
Stonington (04681)
1,043 residents
- 04616
Brooklin (04616)
824 residents
- 04650 235
Little Deer Isle (04650)
235 residents
- 04673 112
Sargentville (04673)
112 residents
- 04683 104
Sunset (04683)
104 residents
- 04645 73
Isle Au Haut (04645)
73 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04681 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04681 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04650
Little Deer Isle (04650)
$110,063 median income
- 04616
Brooklin (04616)
$68,750 median income
- 04627
Deer Isle (04627)
$61,703 median income
- 04681
Stonington (04681)
$60,223 median income
- 04673
Sargentville (04673)
$53,750 median income
- 04645
Isle Au Haut (04645)
$49,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04681 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04681, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,043 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 04681 in?
ZIP code 04681 (Stonington) 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 04681?
ZIP code 04681 in Stonington, ME has a population of 1,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04681?
The median household income in ZIP 04681 is $60,223, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04681?
The median home value in ZIP 04681 is $306,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04681?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04681 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04681?
ZIP code 04681 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04681?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04681 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10), Wholesale trade (10), Retail trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04681?
In ZIP code 04681, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 04681?
In ZIP code 04681, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04681?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04681 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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