04943 ZIP Code — Hartland, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04943 is located in Hartland, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 37.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,656 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 04943 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,656

population

37.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04924 Canaan (6.7 mi) 04967 Pittsfield (7.2 mi) 04976 Skowhegan (7.5 mi) 04965 Palmyra (8 mi) 04971 Saint Albans (8 mi) 04912 Athens (8.4 mi) 04929 Detroit (12.4 mi) 04923 Cambridge (13 mi) 04922 Burnham (13.1 mi) 04950 Madison (13.7 mi) 04927 Clinton (14.5 mi) 04953 Newport (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,656
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	37.12 sq mi
Water area	5.84 sq mi
Latitude	44.8589
Longitude	-69.5278
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	70.0%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,656

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$41,500

Median household income

$31,741

Per capita income

$132,000

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

938

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

45–54

101

55–59

105

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	19.7%
18 and over	1,329	80.3%
65 and over	328	19.8%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,636	98.6%
Black or African American	11	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Two or more races	3	0.2%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.0%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 26.1%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	26.1%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$41,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 34.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,000
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	22.0%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	56.8%
Wood	12.8%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	276	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	71	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	227	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	162	22.0%
Households with children under 18	144	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	223	30.3%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	22.6%
Married	45.3%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	5.0%	17.4%
Divorced	27.3%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.6%
Kindergarten	40	13.1%
Elementary school	123	40.3%
High school	73	23.9%
College / grad school	49	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.5%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Construction 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Professional & management 8.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	38.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 32.1%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	18.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	31.8%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.5%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,554	93.8%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,639	99.0%
Born in same state	1,634	98.7%
Born in different state	1,137	68.7%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.0%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	425	25.7%
Arab	151	9.1%
Italian	125	7.5%
Polish	115	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1.2%
English	13	0.8%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04943

What city is ZIP code 04943 in?

ZIP code 04943 is primarily assigned to Hartland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04943 in?

ZIP code 04943 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04943 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 04943 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04943?

The median home value in ZIP code 04943 is $132,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04943?

The median household income in ZIP code 04943 is $41,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04943?

ZIP code 04943 has an estimated population of 1,656 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04943 in?

ZIP code 04943 observes the EST timezone.