04627 ZIP Code — Deer Isle, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04627 is located in Deer Isle, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 25.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,044 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04627

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 $263,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04627 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,044

population

25.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deer Isle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04681 Stonington (4.7 mi) 04683 Sunset (5.1 mi) 04650 Little Deer Isle (5.3 mi) 04616 Brooklin (5.6 mi) 04676 Sedgwick (7.9 mi) 04617 Brooksville (10.3 mi) 04685 Swans Island (11 mi) 04614 Blue Hill (12.2 mi) 04674 Seal Cove (12.8 mi) 04420 Castine (13.2 mi) 04853 North Haven (13.2 mi) 04612 Bernard (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,044
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	25.93 sq mi
Water area	92.23 sq mi
Latitude	44.2357
Longitude	-68.6392
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	51.7%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,044

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$36,087

Per capita income

$263,100

Median home value

$1,131

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

1,407

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

167

60–64

165

137

65–74

135

109

75–84

108

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	11.6%
18 and over	1,807	88.4%
65 and over	591	28.9%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,991	96%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.4%
Two or more races	29	1.4%
Black or African American	24	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,100
Median rent / month	$1,131
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	43.5%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	54.9%
Wood	16.8%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	475	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	88	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	146	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	153	17.7%
Households with children under 18	129	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	375	43.5%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	20.4%
Married	52.8%	54.9%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	7.0%
Divorced	14.9%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.1%
Kindergarten	15	5.2%
Elementary school	120	41.2%
High school	103	35.4%
College / grad school	47	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.7%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 13.2%

Other services 9.3%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Construction 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	31.1%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.9%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	34.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 75.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,977	96.7%
Spanish	39	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,990	97.4%
Born in same state	1,990	97.4%
Born in different state	1,205	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	541	26.5%
Arab	308	15.1%
Italian	168	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	2.1%
German	36	1.8%
English	17	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04627

What city is ZIP code 04627 in?

ZIP code 04627 is primarily assigned to Deer Isle, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04627 in?

ZIP code 04627 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04627 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 04627 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04627?

22% of residents in ZIP code 04627 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04627 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04627 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04627 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 04627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04627 in?

ZIP code 04627 observes the EST timezone.