04974 ZIP Code – Searsport, Maine
Located in Searsport, Maine, ZIP code 04974 is a small ZIP code within Waldo County with a population of approximately 2,649 residents. At $58,112, the median household income here runs near the Maine average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $195,100 is below the national average, with 69.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $870 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 8.6%, well above the national average. An estimated 15.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.6%, near the national average. The median age is 44.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 04981, 04915, 04421.
ZIP Code 04974 Data
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ZIP 04974 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04974 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,649 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $195k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $870 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.6% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04981 – Stockton Springs
- 04915 – Belfast
- 04421 – Castine
- 04438 – Frankfort
- 04476 – Penobscot
- 04951 – Monroe
- 04642 – Harborside
- 04952 – Morrill
- 04849 – Lincolnville
- 04617 – Brooksville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04981 | STOCKTON SPRINGS | 2,479 | $72,500 |
| 04915 | BELFAST | 9,078 | $54,164 |
| 04421 | CASTINE | 1,289 | $78,088 |
| 04438 | FRANKFORT | 1,323 | $70,909 |
| 04476 | PENOBSCOT | 1,091 | $53,224 |