04642 ZIP Code — Harborside, ME
Hancock County, Maine
ZIP code 04642 is located in Harborside, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 8.52 square miles and serves a population of 159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
159
population
8.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04642 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04642
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Harborside | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 159 |
| Population density | 19 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 11.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3436 |
| Longitude | -68.7975 |
| 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 | 32.3% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.0% | 34.2% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 18.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
159
Population
19
People per sq mi
65.6
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$44,821
Per capita income
$443,800
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
258
Housing units
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
2
6
25–34
8
1
35–44
2
4
45–54
5
18
60–64
23
21
65–74
27
17
75–84
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 3.1% |
| 18 and over | 154 | 96.9% |
| 65 and over | 87 | 54.7% |
| Median age | 65.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 98.1% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.3% | 42.0% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.0% | 34.2% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 18.8% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
$10k–$15k
8.7%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
38.0%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 8.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 38.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $55,000 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
40.3%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $443,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,125 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 66.3% |
| Single-family detached | 98.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 36.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 20.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 19.6% |
| Fuel oil | 34.8% |
| Wood | 45.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 48 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 6.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 29 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 3.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58 | 63.0% |
| Average household size | 1.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.2% | 18.7% |
| Married | 68.3% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
18.8%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
35.7%
Graduate / professional
27.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 63.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
29.3%
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Manufacturing
22.4%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Other services
5.2%
Retail trade
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.4% |
| Service | 27.6% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 32.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.2% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.9% |
| Retirement income | 39.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.0% |
| High cholesterol | 40.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 34.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 10.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 11.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 9.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.3% |
| Public insurance | 59.7% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 159 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 156 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 156 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 56 | 35.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 58 | 36.5% |
| Italian | 34 | 21.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 10 | 6.3% |
| English | 6 | 3.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 57.9% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04642
What city is ZIP code 04642 in?
ZIP code 04642 is primarily assigned to Harborside, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04642 in?
ZIP code 04642 falls within Hancock County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04642 have an older population?
55% of residents in ZIP code 04642 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04642 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 04642 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04642?
63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 04642 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 04642 in?
ZIP code 04642 observes the EST timezone.