04973 ZIP Code – Searsmont, Maine
ZIP code 04973 is a small ZIP code located in Searsmont, Maine, within Waldo County with a population of approximately 1,415 residents. The median household income is $81,536 — above the Maine average and near the national average. The median home value of $254,800 is near the national average, with 90.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $825 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing).
At 3.1%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The median age is 43.9, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 04952, 04949, 04847.
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ZIP 04973 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04973 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,415 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $254k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $825 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.0% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04952 – Morrill
- 04949 – Liberty
- 04847 – Hope
- 04862 – Union
- 04849 – Lincolnville
- 04941 – Freedom
- 04915 – Belfast
- 04843 – Camden
- 04574 – Washington
- 04354 – Palermo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04952 | MORRILL | 1,730 | $64,750 |
| 04949 | LIBERTY | 884 | $56,406 |
| 04847 | HOPE | 1,795 | $81,343 |
| 04862 | UNION | 4,130 | $62,500 |
| 04849 | LINCOLNVILLE | 3,808 | $76,633 |