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Waldo County
Searsmont, ME
04973
04973 ZIP Code — Searsmont, ME
Waldo County, Maine
ZIP code 04973 is located in
Searsmont ,
Maine ,
within Waldo County .
It covers approximately 37.74 square miles and serves a population of
1,415 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04973
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,536. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, 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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04973 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
1,415
Population density
37 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
37.74 sq mi
Water area
1.41 sq mi
Latitude
44.3598
Longitude
-69.2003
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.0%
43.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
41.3%
35.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
26.4%
17.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.4%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$81,536
Median household income
$254,800
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 164 11.6% 18 and over 1,251 88.4% 65 and over 334 23.6% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,371 95.2% Two or more races 32 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 25 1.7% Black or African American 8 0.6% Asian 4 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.0%
43.2%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
41.3%
35.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
26.4%
17.8%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.3%
3.4%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 14.2% $75k–$100k 11.6% $100k–$150k 34.7% $150k–$200k 7.8% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $81,536
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $254,800 Median rent / month $825 Owner occupied 89.4% Renter occupied 10.6% Vacant 21.7% Single-family detached 83.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 22.8% 1990–1999 18.0% 1980–1989 12.9% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 2.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 13.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 11.7% 2 bedrooms 34.3% 3 bedrooms 37.3% 4 bedrooms 11.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 38.1% 3 or more 33.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 5.4% Propane / LP gas 8.0% Fuel oil 40.9% Wood 39.3% Solar 5.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 382 66.2% Cohabiting couple 24 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 80 13.9% Female householder, no spouse 91 15.8% Households with children under 18 138 23.9% Households with seniors (65+) 234 40.6% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 12.3% Married 60.7% 69.9% Separated 1.7% 0.0% Widowed 1.2% 9.3% Divorced 6.8% 8.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.9% Bachelor's or higher 32.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.6% Kindergarten 8 2.6% Elementary school 94 30.3% High school 57 18.4% College / grad school 146 47.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.6%
Finance & real estate
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Professional & management
6.0%
Public administration
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.3% Service 11.5% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 6.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.6% Government 10.0% Self-employed 9.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.0% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.4% Walk 3.9% Work from home 16.3% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.6% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 11.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.5% High blood pressure 31.7% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 16.5% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 61.9% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 129 10.4%
Disability % Any disability 15.4% Under 18 10.4% 18–64 years 4.7% 65 and over 47.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.5% Public insurance 34.5% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 7.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,398 98.8% 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) 1,411 99.7% Born in same state 1,398 98.8% Born in different state 889 62.8% Foreign born 13 0.9% Naturalized citizen 4 0.3% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 230 16.3% French 216 15.3% Arab 158 11.2% Polish 17 1.2%
Ancestry Count % German 12 0.8% Irish 3 0.2% English 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.8% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04973
What city is ZIP code 04973 in?
ZIP code 04973 is primarily assigned to Searsmont, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04973 in?
ZIP code 04973 falls within Waldo County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04973 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04973 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 04973 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04973 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 04973 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 04973?
ZIP code 04973 has an estimated population of 1,415 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04973 in?
ZIP code 04973 observes the EST timezone.
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