ZIP Code 04681

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Stonington · Hancock County · Maine

Population
1,043

41/sq mi

Median income
$60,223

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$306,700

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.8%

Median age 58.2

Land area
25.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 04681 in Stonington, Maine has a population of 1,043. The median household income is $60,223, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $306,700, 10% above the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04681 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.4 square miles in Stonington, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 1,043 residents, producing a population density of 41 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04681 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04681 sits at $60,223 (18% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,625. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 15.9%. On housing, the median home value is $306,700 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04681 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04681 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04681

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04681.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,043

Population

25.4

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04681?

58.2

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$39,625

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

852

Total Housing Units

475

Occupied Units

377

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$306,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04627 Deer Isle, ME 1,636 3.9 mi
04645 Isle Au Haut, ME 73 7.9 mi
04683 Sunset, ME 104 6.3 mi
04673 Sargentville, ME 112 9.9 mi
04650 Little Deer Isle, ME 235 8.6 mi
04616 Brooklin, ME 824 9.1 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Stonington, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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