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Hancock County
Brooklin, ME
04616
04616 ZIP Code — Brooklin, ME
Hancock County, Maine
ZIP code 04616 is located in
Brooklin ,
Maine ,
within Hancock County .
It covers approximately 17.92 square miles and serves a population of
745 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04616
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 $283,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,250. 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 04616 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
745
Population density
42 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
17.92 sq mi
Water area
23.26 sq mi
Latitude
44.3009
Longitude
-68.5736
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
42.0%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
34.2%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
18.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.9%
5.0%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$60,250
Median household income
$283,600
Median home value
$1,309
Median monthly rent
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 98 13.2% 18 and over 647 86.8% 65 and over 228 30.6% Median age 56.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 709 93.7% Two or more races 25 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 12 1.6% Asian 6 0.8% Other race 5 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
42.0%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
32.5%
34.2%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
18.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.9%
5.0%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 8.0% $15k–$25k 1.4% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 16.6% $50k–$75k 30.6% $75k–$100k 16.3% $100k–$150k 10.6% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $60,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $283,600 Median rent / month $1,309 Owner occupied 88.3% Renter occupied 11.7% Vacant 54.5% Single-family detached 91.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 20.2% 1990–1999 16.4% 1980–1989 13.1% 1970–1979 8.7% 1960–1969 1.7% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 3.0% 1939 or earlier 31.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.3% 1 bedroom 10.7% 2 bedrooms 33.2% 3 bedrooms 34.7% 4 bedrooms 15.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 44.6% 2 vehicles 43.4% 3 or more 9.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 5.7% Propane / LP gas 27.7% Fuel oil 50.3% Wood 16.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 189 54.0% Cohabiting couple 10 2.9% Male householder, no spouse 49 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 102 29.1% Households with children under 18 52 14.9% Households with seniors (65+) 161 46.0% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 10.0% Married 65.0% 56.3% Separated 2.6% 0.9% Widowed 1.3% 12.9% Divorced 0.0% 19.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
16.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.5% Bachelor's or higher 48.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 84 50.0% High school 5 3.0% College / grad school 75 44.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Professional & management
24.8%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Public administration
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.8% Service 24.5% Sales & office 14.2% Natural resources & construction 12.7% Production & transportation 13.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.5% Government 16.4% Self-employed 25.1% Unpaid family workers 2.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.0% Carpool 14.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.8% Work from home 22.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.4% Retirement income 32.9% Supplemental Security 0.6% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 0.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.0% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.2% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 18.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 20.9% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 11.9% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 69.8% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 9.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.7% 65 and over 12.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.9% Public insurance 38.5% No insurance 23.4% Uninsured under 19 52.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 736 98.8% Spanish 21 2.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 15 2.0% Other languages 6 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 723 97.0% Born in same state 721 96.8% Born in different state 272 36.5% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 22 3.0% Not a US citizen 16 72.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 176 23.6% Arab 68 9.1% Italian 39 5.2% English 24 3.2%
Ancestry Count % German 8 1.1% Irish 8 1.1% Polish 8 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.0% Internet access 94.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04616
What city is ZIP code 04616 in?
ZIP code 04616 is primarily assigned to Brooklin, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04616 in?
ZIP code 04616 falls within Hancock County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04616 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 04616 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04616 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 04616 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04616?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 04616 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 04616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 04616 in?
ZIP code 04616 observes the EST timezone.
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