Hartland, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04943
Somerset County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,792
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,141
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hartland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04943 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04943 covers 96.3 square miles in Hartland, Somerset County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,792 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04943 reports a modest median household income of $46,141 (37% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,592. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,200 (51% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $911; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 04943 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 04943
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartland, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04943.
- Information
Information
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 04943, Hartland, 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
1,792
Population
96.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04943?
53.2
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$46,141
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$33,592
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04943 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Hartland, 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)
$46,141 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,098housing units
1,098
Total Housing Units
763
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,200
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$911
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 04943, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,090,000.
27
Businesses
130
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Information | 4 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 11.1% |
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 04943 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04976
Skowhegan (04976)
9,903 residents
- 04967
Pittsfield (04967)
4,230 residents
- 04924 2,275
Canaan (04924)
2,275 residents
- 04971 2,005
Saint Albans (04971)
2,005 residents
- 04943 1,792
Hartland (04943)
1,792 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04943 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04943 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04971
Saint Albans (04971)
$65,600 median income
- 04924
Canaan (04924)
$57,781 median income
- 04967
Pittsfield (04967)
$57,381 median income
- 04976
Skowhegan (04976)
$53,534 median income
- 04943
Hartland (04943)
$46,141 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04943 ranks #5 of 5 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 04943, 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 (1,792 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 04943 in?
ZIP code 04943 (Hartland) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04943?
ZIP code 04943 in Hartland, ME has a population of 1,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04943?
The median household income in ZIP 04943 is $46,141, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04943?
The median home value in ZIP 04943 is $139,200, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04943 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04943?
ZIP code 04943 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04943?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04943 are: Information (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04943?
In ZIP code 04943, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 04943?
In ZIP code 04943, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04943 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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