Searsport, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04974
Waldo County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,611
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,303
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Searsport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04974 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04974 covers 74.0 square miles in Searsport, Waldo County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,611 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04974 reports a modest median household income of $64,303 (13% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,903. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $224,400 (21% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $1,105; owner occupancy is 69.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waldo County, so 04974 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 04974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Searsport, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04974.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 04974, Searsport, 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
2,611
Population
74.0
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04974?
42.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$64,303
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$38,903
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04974 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Searsport, 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)
$64,303 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
1,492housing units
1,492
Total Housing Units
1,162
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,400
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,105
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 04974, employing approximately 616 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,755,000.
76
Businesses
616
Employees
$32.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 9 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
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 04974 vs 04981 →
ZIP 04974 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04915
Belfast (04915)
8,806 residents
- 04974 2,611
Searsport (04974)
2,611 residents
- 04981 2,316
Stockton Springs (04981)
2,316 residents
- 04421 1,366
Castine (04421)
1,366 residents
- 04438 1,124
Frankfort (04438)
1,124 residents
- 04951 906
Monroe (04951)
906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04974 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04974 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04421
Castine (04421)
$113,750 median income
- 04951
Monroe (04951)
$81,300 median income
- 04438
Frankfort (04438)
$80,000 median income
- 04981
Stockton Springs (04981)
$77,560 median income
- 04915
Belfast (04915)
$66,362 median income
- 04974
Searsport (04974)
$64,303 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04974 ranks #6 of 6 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 04974, 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 (2,611 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 04974 in?
ZIP code 04974 (Searsport) 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 04974?
ZIP code 04974 in Searsport, ME has a population of 2,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04974?
The median household income in ZIP 04974 is $64,303, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04974?
The median home value in ZIP 04974 is $224,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04974 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04974?
ZIP code 04974 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04974?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04974 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (10), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04974?
In ZIP code 04974, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 04974?
In ZIP code 04974, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04974 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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