04607 ZIP Code — Gouldsboro, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04607 is located in Gouldsboro, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 45.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04607

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 $246,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,102. 54% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04607 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,308

population

45.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gouldsboro	Acceptable
Gouldsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04677 Sorrento (5.6 mi) 04669 Prospect Harbor (6.5 mi) 04680 Steuben (6.9 mi) 04664 Sullivan (7 mi) 04624 Corea (8.3 mi) 04640 Hancock (8.4 mi) 04613 Birch Harbor (10 mi) 04693 Winter Harbor (10 mi) 04634 Franklin (10.1 mi) 04658 Milbridge (10.2 mi) 04643 Harrington (13.1 mi) 04622 Cherryfield (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,308
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	45.85 sq mi
Water area	22.81 sq mi
Latitude	44.5233
Longitude	-68.0744
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	45.6%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.9%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,308

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$68,102

Median household income

$39,518

Per capita income

$246,900

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

811

Housing units

22.4%

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

60–64

122

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	17.8%
18 and over	1,075	82.2%
65 and over	395	30.2%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,263	96.6%
Two or more races	45	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.9%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$68,102

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 19.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,900
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	37.1%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Fuel oil	60.0%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	328	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	85	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	144	25.9%
Households with children under 18	120	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	50.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	22.0%
Married	65.8%	52.9%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	12.9%
Divorced	5.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	6.6%
Elementary school	104	43.0%
High school	61	25.2%
College / grad school	61	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.8%

Construction 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Other services 8.9%

Professional & management 8.7%

Retail trade 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	38.9%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.5%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	32.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	20.6%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 55.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	31.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,262	96.5%
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)	1,266	96.8%
Born in same state	1,240	94.8%
Born in different state	764	58.4%
Foreign born	26	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	3.2%
Not a US citizen	29	69.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	330	25.2%
Italian	228	17.4%
Arab	79	6%
English	36	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	1.8%
Dutch	21	1.6%
Norwegian	10	0.8%
Polish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04607

What city is ZIP code 04607 in?

ZIP code 04607 is primarily assigned to Gouldsboro, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04607 in?

ZIP code 04607 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04607 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 04607 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04607 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 04607 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04607 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04607 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04607 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 04607 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04607 in?

ZIP code 04607 observes the EST timezone.