Searsmont, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04973
Waldo County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,389
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $284,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Searsmont pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04973 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04973 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Searsmont, Waldo County, Maine, home to just 1,389 residents across 97.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04973 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,000 (18% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,479. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $284,000 (0% above the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $940; 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waldo County, so 04973 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 04973
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Searsmont, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04973.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 04973, Searsmont, 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
1,389
Population
97.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04973?
44.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$87,000
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$40,479
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04973 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Searsmont, 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)
$87,000 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
798housing units
798
Total Housing Units
660
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,000
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$940
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 04973, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,512,000.
26
Businesses
213
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 15.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 04973 vs 04952 →
ZIP 04973 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04843
Camden (04843)
4,851 residents
- 04849
Lincolnville (04849)
3,684 residents
- 04862
Union (04862)
3,592 residents
- 04952 1,829
Morrill (04952)
1,829 residents
- 04941 1,751
Freedom (04941)
1,751 residents
- 04847 1,536
Hope (04847)
1,536 residents
- 04973 1,389
Searsmont (04973)
1,389 residents
- 04949 913
Liberty (04949)
913 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04973 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04973 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04973
Searsmont (04973)
$87,000 median income
- 04847
Hope (04847)
$86,766 median income
- 04843
Camden (04843)
$82,344 median income
- 04849
Lincolnville (04849)
$80,377 median income
- 04862
Union (04862)
$73,536 median income
- 04949
Liberty (04949)
$71,146 median income
- 04952
Morrill (04952)
$67,763 median income
- 04941
Freedom (04941)
$65,662 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04973 ranks the highest of 8 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 04973, 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 (1,389 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 04973 in?
ZIP code 04973 (Searsmont) is located in Waldo County, Maine. Waldo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waldo-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04973?
ZIP code 04973 in Searsmont, ME has a population of 1,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04973?
The median household income in ZIP 04973 is $87,000, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04973?
The median home value in ZIP 04973 is $284,000, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04973?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04973 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04973?
ZIP code 04973 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04973?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04973 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04973?
In ZIP code 04973, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04973?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04973 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04973?
In ZIP code 04973, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04973?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04973 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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