04614 ZIP Code — Blue Hill, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04614 is located in Blue Hill, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 62.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04614

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $305,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,841. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04614 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,797

population

62.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04614 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04614

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04614. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04676 Sedgwick (4.8 mi) 04684 Surry (4.9 mi) 04476 Penobscot (6.6 mi) 04616 Brooklin (7.5 mi) 04617 Brooksville (8.1 mi) 04421 Castine (10.2 mi) 04650 Little Deer Isle (10.4 mi) 04420 Castine (10.6 mi) 04660 Mount Desert (11.7 mi) 04627 Deer Isle (12.2 mi) 04472 Orland (12.5 mi) 04674 Seal Cove (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,797
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	62.48 sq mi
Water area	24.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.4085
Longitude	-68.5871
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	53.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.9%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,797

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$55,841

Median household income

$37,387

Per capita income

$305,000

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,625

Housing units

39.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

108

5–9

141

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

163

35–44

213

250

45–54

326

55–59

125

60–64

130

65–74

170

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	21.0%
18 and over	2,211	79.0%
65 and over	626	22.4%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,757	97.2%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.3%
Two or more races	21	0.7%
Other race	19	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	6.9%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$55,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 33.4%

$500k–$1M 15.3%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$305,000
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	32.0%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	46.8%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	46.3%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Fuel oil	37.9%
Wood	23.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	457	35.1%
Cohabiting couple	49	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	78	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	719	55.2%
Households with children under 18	348	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	533	40.9%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	18.8%
Married	50.9%	36.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.6%
Divorced	6.4%	25.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 19.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	39.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.1%
Kindergarten	25	3.8%
Elementary school	348	52.3%
High school	72	10.8%
College / grad school	193	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 23.5%

Finance & real estate 11.3%

Construction 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Other services 3.1%

Information 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	4.9%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.3%
Carpool	27.3%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	19.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,710	96.9%
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)	2,746	98.2%
Born in same state	2,694	96.3%
Born in different state	1,277	45.7%
Foreign born	52	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	51	1.8%
Not a US citizen	27	52.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	653	23.3%
French	547	19.6%
Arab	378	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	1%
English	12	0.4%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	82.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04614

What city is ZIP code 04614 in?

ZIP code 04614 is primarily assigned to Blue Hill, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04614 in?

ZIP code 04614 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04614 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 04614 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04614?

The median home value in ZIP code 04614 is $305,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04614?

ZIP code 04614 has an estimated population of 2,797 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04614?

The median household income in ZIP code 04614 is $55,841, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04614 in?

ZIP code 04614 observes the EST timezone.