04942 ZIP Code — Harmony, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04942 is located in Harmony, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 118.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04942

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 $163,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,625. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 04942 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,101

population

118.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harmony	Acceptable
Harmony	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04912 Athens (8.6 mi) 04923 Cambridge (9.6 mi) 04979 Solon (10.6 mi) 04920 Bingham (13.6 mi) 04930 Dexter (14 mi) 04443 Guilford (14.7 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (15.1 mi) 04943 Hartland (15.1 mi) 04406 Abbot (15.4 mi) 04479 Sangerville (15.6 mi) 04464 Monson (16.7 mi) 04976 Skowhegan (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,101
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	118.44 sq mi
Water area	3.04 sq mi
Latitude	45.0679
Longitude	-69.6201
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	64.5%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,101

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$40,625

Median household income

$25,057

Per capita income

$163,200

Median home value

$587

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

983

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	13.3%
18 and over	955	86.7%
65 and over	312	28.3%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,066	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.7%
Two or more races	16	1.4%
Other race	14	1.3%
Asian	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$40,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,200
Median rent / month	$587
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	51.4%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	31.9%
Wood	42.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	246	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	51	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	136	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	97	18.3%
Households with children under 18	84	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	44.5%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	10.5%
Married	43.5%	58.2%
Separated	1.3%	0.2%
Widowed	3.1%	12.6%
Divorced	18.2%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	35.1%
High school	57	30.8%
College / grad school	50	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 22.3%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Construction 14.1%

Public administration 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Retail trade 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	32.1%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.6%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	28.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.6%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	19.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,070	97.2%
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)	1,075	97.6%
Born in same state	1,073	97.5%
Born in different state	630	57.2%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	26	2.4%
Not a US citizen	9	34.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	18.8%
Italian	101	9.2%
Arab	101	9.2%
German	64	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	1.4%
Dutch	11	1%
Norwegian	10	0.9%
English	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04942

What city is ZIP code 04942 in?

ZIP code 04942 is primarily assigned to Harmony, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04942 in?

ZIP code 04942 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04942 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 04942 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04942 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 04942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04942 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 04942 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04942?

The median home value in ZIP code 04942 is $163,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 04942 in?

ZIP code 04942 observes the EST timezone.