04617 ZIP Code — Brooksville, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04617 is located in Brooksville, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 22.27 square miles and serves a population of 725 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04617

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 $359,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,897) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04617 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

725

population

22.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04420 Castine (3.3 mi) 04421 Castine (4.3 mi) 04676 Sedgwick (5 mi) 04650 Little Deer Isle (5.4 mi) 04476 Penobscot (7.4 mi) 04614 Blue Hill (8.1 mi) 04848 Islesboro (9.4 mi) 04616 Brooklin (9.4 mi) 04627 Deer Isle (10.3 mi) 04683 Sunset (10.6 mi) 04684 Surry (12.6 mi) 04981 Stockton Springs (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	725
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	22.27 sq mi
Water area	8.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.3661
Longitude	-68.7406
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	40.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

725

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$49,897

Median household income

$35,270

Per capita income

$359,400

Median home value

$1,607

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

666

Housing units

47.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	17.9%
18 and over	595	82.1%
65 and over	268	37.0%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	708	97.4%
Two or more races	7	1%
Asian	6	0.8%
Black or African American	2	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 32.9%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	32.9%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$49,897

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 36.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$359,400
Median rent / month	$1,607
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	52.5%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	56.7%
Wood	30.8%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	81	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	61	18.6%
Households with children under 18	74	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	60.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	23.1%
Married	55.7%	55.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.0%	8.3%
Divorced	8.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 17.0%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 35.2%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	47.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	7.2%
Kindergarten	4	2.9%
Elementary school	82	59.0%
High school	30	21.6%
College / grad school	13	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.3%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	5.4%
Natural resources & construction	33.5%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.7%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	36.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.9%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	706	97.4%
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)	719	99.2%
Born in same state	702	96.8%
Born in different state	347	47.9%
Foreign born	17	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	179	24.7%
Italian	155	21.4%
Arab	58	8%
German	29	4%
English	11	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	0.7%
Polish	4	0.6%
Irish	3	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04617

What city is ZIP code 04617 in?

ZIP code 04617 is primarily assigned to Brooksville, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04617 in?

ZIP code 04617 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04617 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 04617 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04617 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 04617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04617 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 04617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04617?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04617 in?

ZIP code 04617 observes the EST timezone.