04609 ZIP Code — Bar Harbor, ME
Hancock County, Maine
ZIP code 04609 is located in Bar Harbor, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 42.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04609
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $430,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $67,045.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
5,161
population
42.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bar Harbor | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04660 Mount Desert (4.5 mi)
04674 Seal Cove (7.4 mi)
04612 Bernard (8.1 mi)
04679 Southwest Harbor (9.1 mi)
04653 Bass Harbor (9.4 mi)
04693 Winter Harbor (9.7 mi)
04640 Hancock (10.2 mi)
04677 Sorrento (10.7 mi)
04613 Birch Harbor (12.7 mi)
04664 Sullivan (12.8 mi)
04669 Prospect Harbor (13.4 mi)
04684 Surry (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,161 |
| Population density | 122 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 20.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3572 |
| Longitude | -68.2868 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 207 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 34.2% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 18.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
5,161
Population
122
People per sq mi
49.0
Median age
$67,045
Median household income
$43,202
Per capita income
$430,000
Median home value
$990
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
2,641
Housing units
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
45
Under 5
43
143
5–9
134
48
10–14
45
237
15–19
222
153
20–24
144
284
25–34
266
268
35–44
251
348
45–54
327
221
55–59
208
271
60–64
254
352
65–74
330
163
75–84
152
130
85+
122
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 696 | 13.5% |
| 18 and over | 4,465 | 86.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,249 | 24.2% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.2%
Black or African American
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.9%
Other race
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,710 | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 60 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 34.2% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 18.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $67,045 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k–$300k
16.8%
$300k–$500k
36.2%
$500k–$1M
32.2%
$1M+
5.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,000 |
| Median rent / month | $990 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 30.5% |
| Single-family detached | 71.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 9.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.2% |
| Electricity | 12.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.3% |
| Fuel oil | 47.4% |
| Wood | 8.8% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 991 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 158 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 575 | 24.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 594 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 503 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 832 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.2% | 23.0% |
| Married | 43.9% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 20.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
34.0%
Graduate / professional
22.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 56.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 65 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 0.5% |
| Elementary school | 364 | 31.8% |
| High school | 238 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 471 | 41.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Professional & management
21.9%
Retail trade
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Other services
8.7%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Construction
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Information
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.5% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 4.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 11.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.5% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 10.2% |
| Work from home | 18.6% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 253 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.3% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,073 | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,908 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 4,798 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,461 | 47.7% |
| Foreign born | 110 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 253 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 204 | 80.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 952 | 18.4% |
| Italian | 846 | 16.4% |
| Arab | 213 | 4.1% |
| German | 169 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 132 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 43 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04609
What city is ZIP code 04609 in?
ZIP code 04609 is primarily assigned to Bar Harbor, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04609 in?
ZIP code 04609 falls within Hancock County, Maine.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04609?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04609?
The median home value in ZIP code 04609 is $430,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 04609?
ZIP code 04609 has an estimated population of 5,161 residents, with a density of 122 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04609?
The median household income in ZIP code 04609 is $67,045, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04609 in?
ZIP code 04609 observes the EST timezone.