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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
$64,303
Median income
$224,400
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,903. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $224,400 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,105 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04974, plus 6 more within Waldo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 04974?

42.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$38,903

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04974 ranks nationally

Searsport, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,303 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,492

Total Housing Units

1,162

Occupied Units

330

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$224,400

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04974 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04974 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04981 Stockton Springs, ME 2,316 4.6 mi
04438 Frankfort, ME 1,124 7.6 mi
04915 Belfast, ME 8,806 5.7 mi
04421 Castine, ME 1,366 8.6 mi
04951 Monroe, ME 906 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waldo County

04915 standard
Belfast, ME
Pop: 8,806
04496 standard
Winterport, ME
Pop: 3,757
04849 standard
Lincolnville, ME
Pop: 3,684
04981 standard
Stockton Springs, ME
Pop: 2,316
04988 standard
Unity, ME
Pop: 2,134
04952 standard
Morrill, ME
Pop: 1,829

Related Areas

Waldo County Searsport, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.