ZIP Code 04681
standardSource:
Stonington · Hancock County · Maine
- Population
- 1,043
- Median income
- $60,223
- Median home value
- $306,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.8%
- Land area
- 25.4 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 58.2
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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