Winter Harbor, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04693
Hancock County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 516
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $210,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winter Harbor pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04693 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04693 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winter Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, home to just 516 residents across 37.1 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04693 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,250 (17% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,694. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 1.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,500 (26% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $818; owner occupancy is 80.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04693 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 04693
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winter Harbor, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04693.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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 04693, Winter 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
516
Population
37.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04693?
64.6
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$86,250
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$47,694
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04693 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Winter 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)
$86,250 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
469housing units
469
Total Housing Units
257
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$818
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 04693, employing approximately 143 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,303,000.
34
Businesses
143
Employees
$7.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 23.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 14.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.8% |
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 04693 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04607
Gouldsboro (04607)
1,182 residents
- 04680
Steuben (04680)
1,131 residents
- 04693
Winter Harbor (04693)
516 residents
- 04677 274
Sorrento (04677)
274 residents
- 04669 204
Prospect Harbor (04669)
204 residents
- 04624 184
Corea (04624)
184 residents
- 04613 183
Birch Harbor (04613)
183 residents
- 04646 94
Islesford (04646)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04693 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04693 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04646
Islesford (04646)
$88,750 median income
- 04693
Winter Harbor (04693)
$86,250 median income
- 04677
Sorrento (04677)
$83,438 median income
- 04680
Steuben (04680)
$76,466 median income
- 04669
Prospect Harbor (04669)
$66,071 median income
- 04624
Corea (04624)
$61,691 median income
- 04607
Gouldsboro (04607)
$60,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04693 ranks #2 of 7 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 04693, 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 04693 in?
ZIP code 04693 (Winter 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 04693?
ZIP code 04693 in Winter Harbor, ME has a population of 516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04693?
The median household income in ZIP 04693 is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04693?
The median home value in ZIP 04693 is $210,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04693?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04693 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04693?
ZIP code 04693 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04693?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04693 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04693?
In ZIP code 04693, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 04693?
In ZIP code 04693, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04693?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04693 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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