04679 ZIP Code – Southwest Harbor, Maine
Located in Southwest Harbor, Maine, ZIP code 04679 is a small ZIP code within Hancock County with a population of approximately 1,496 residents. At $58,603, the median household income here runs near the Maine average and below the U.S. average. At $362,700, median home values run above the national average, with 55.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $784 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.1% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 34.1%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 54.1, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 04612, 04662, 04653.
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ZIP 04679 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04679 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,496 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $362k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $784 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.1 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.1% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04612 – Bernard
- 04662 – Northeast Harbor
- 04653 – Bass Harbor
- 04675 – Seal Harbor
- 04625 – Cranberry Isles
- 04660 – Mount Desert
- 04646 – Islesford
- 04674 – Seal Cove
- 04609 – Bar Harbor
- 04685 – Swans Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04612 | BERNARD | 490 | $81,875 |
| 04662 | NORTHEAST HARBOR | 487 | $144,875 |
| 04653 | BASS HARBOR | 700 | $62,500 |
| 04675 | SEAL HARBOR | 83 | Not provided |
| 04625 | CRANBERRY ISLES | 52 | $66,250 |