04605 ZIP Code — Ellsworth, ME
Hancock County, Maine
ZIP code 04605 is located in Ellsworth, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 265.45 square miles and serves a population of 14,686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04605
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $65,131. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,686
population
265.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04605 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04605
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ellsworth | Acceptable |
| Ellsworth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04634 Franklin (9.4 mi)
04429 Holden (11.5 mi)
04664 Sullivan (12.5 mi)
04640 Hancock (13.3 mi)
04428 Eddington (13.4 mi)
04472 Orland (13.9 mi)
04684 Surry (14 mi)
04677 Sorrento (15.9 mi)
04416 Bucksport (16.5 mi)
04411 Bradley (17.7 mi)
04412 Brewer (18.3 mi)
04408 Aurora (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,686 |
| Population density | 55 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 265.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 47.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.6506 |
| Longitude | -68.4119 |
| 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 | 38.9% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 34.2% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 18.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
14,686
Population
55
People per sq mi
44.2
Median age
$65,131
Median household income
$37,625
Per capita income
$213,200
Median home value
$931
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
7,530
Housing units
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
313
Under 5
331
356
5–9
376
360
10–14
381
358
15–19
379
351
20–24
372
953
25–34
1,008
930
35–44
984
786
45–54
831
571
55–59
604
588
60–64
622
973
65–74
1,029
424
75–84
448
174
85+
184
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,767 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 11,919 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,232 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 44.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
0.9%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,691 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 200 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 134 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 34.2% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 18.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $65,131 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
23.8%
$200k–$300k
28.4%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,200 |
| Median rent / month | $931 |
| Owner occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter occupied | 25.9% |
| Vacant | 29.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% |
| Electricity | 9.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.8% |
| Fuel oil | 56.0% |
| Wood | 6.9% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,998 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 722 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,157 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,640 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,491 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,167 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 24.8% |
| Married | 52.8% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 96 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,274 | 47.0% |
| High school | 657 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 611 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
13.8%
Professional & management
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,074 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.3% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,042 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 77 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 27 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,241 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 14,134 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,470 | 64.5% |
| Foreign born | 107 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 445 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 289 | 64.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,865 | 26.3% |
| Italian | 2,185 | 14.9% |
| Arab | 755 | 5.1% |
| German | 382 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 149 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 97 | 0.7% |
| English | 72 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 52 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04605
What city is ZIP code 04605 in?
ZIP code 04605 is primarily assigned to Ellsworth, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04605 in?
ZIP code 04605 falls within Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of ZIP code 04605?
ZIP code 04605 has an estimated population of 14,686 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04605?
The median home value in ZIP code 04605 is $213,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04605?
The median household income in ZIP code 04605 is $65,131, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04605 in?
ZIP code 04605 observes the EST timezone.