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Washington County
Harrington, ME
04643
04643 ZIP Code — Harrington, ME
Washington County, Maine
ZIP code 04643 is located in
Harrington ,
Maine ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 21.11 square miles and serves a population of
845 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04643
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 $143,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,361. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 04643 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
845
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
21.11 sq mi
Water area
22.05 sq mi
Latitude
44.5763
Longitude
-67.8180
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.7%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
16.8%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.6%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$67,361
Median household income
$143,300
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 156 18.5% 18 and over 689 81.5% 65 and over 220 26.0% Median age 47.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 827 97.3% Two or more races 14 1.6% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.6% Asian 2 0.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.7%
54.4%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
29.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
16.8%
14.2%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.6%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 11.5% $15k–$25k 1.4% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 17.2% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 13.2% $150k–$200k 12.4% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $67,361
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $143,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 77.7% Renter occupied 22.3% Vacant 45.6% Single-family detached 84.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.39
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 12.3% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 21.9% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 1.5% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 30.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 13.5% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 46.3% 4 bedrooms 5.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.1% 1 vehicle 19.4% 2 vehicles 36.6% 3 or more 38.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 11.0% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Fuel oil 57.7% Wood 12.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 192 54.1% Cohabiting couple 69 19.4% Male householder, no spouse 43 12.1% Female householder, no spouse 51 14.4% Households with children under 18 91 25.6% Households with seniors (65+) 149 42.0% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.5% 27.5% Married 53.8% 52.6% Separated 2.8% 2.9% Widowed 7.0% 13.4% Divorced 7.9% 3.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 25.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 23 14.4% Elementary school 76 47.5% High school 39 24.4% College / grad school 22 13.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Agriculture & mining
27.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Professional & management
1.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.8% Service 21.7% Sales & office 10.4% Natural resources & construction 40.7% Production & transportation 9.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.5% Government 6.7% Self-employed 15.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.4% Carpool 13.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.5% Work from home 0.8% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 22.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.4% Retirement income 25.6% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 14.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 24.8% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.0% Visited dentist 56.6% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 68 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 32.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.5% Public insurance 39.5% No insurance 28.4% Uninsured under 19 30.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 827 97.9% Spanish 6 0.7% Other Indo-European 4 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 835 98.8% Born in same state 835 98.8% Born in different state 645 76.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 1.2% Not a US citizen 6 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 267 31.6% Italian 139 16.4% Arab 66 7.8%
Ancestry Count % German 8 0.9% Polish 6 0.7% English 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04643
What city is ZIP code 04643 in?
ZIP code 04643 is primarily assigned to Harrington, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04643 in?
ZIP code 04643 falls within Washington County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04643 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 04643 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04643 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 04643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04643?
The median home value in ZIP code 04643 is $143,300.
Does ZIP code 04643 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 04643 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04643 in?
ZIP code 04643 observes the EST timezone.
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