04974 ZIP Code — Searsport, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04974 is located in Searsport, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 28.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04974

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $58,112. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04974 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,649

population

28.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Searsport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04981 Stockton Springs (3.7 mi) 04915 Belfast (6.4 mi) 04438 Frankfort (7.1 mi) 04951 Monroe (8.7 mi) 04421 Castine (8.8 mi) 04420 Castine (9.9 mi) 04496 Winterport (10.6 mi) 04476 Penobscot (12 mi) 04416 Bucksport (12.2 mi) 04921 Brooks (12.4 mi) 04848 Islesboro (12.8 mi) 04952 Morrill (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,649
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	28.65 sq mi
Water area	13.88 sq mi
Latitude	44.4966
Longitude	-68.9316
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	55.5%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,649

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$58,112

Median household income

$31,997

Per capita income

$195,100

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,114

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

112

15–19

115

20–24

139

25–34

143

258

35–44

264

127

45–54

129

104

55–59

106

60–64

223

65–74

229

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	338	12.8%
18 and over	2,311	87.2%
65 and over	676	25.5%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,557	94.8%
Two or more races	92	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	49	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$58,112

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 30.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,100
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.6%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	28.0%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	42.6%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Fuel oil	70.7%
Wood	2.1%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	519	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	149	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	318	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	306	23.7%
Households with children under 18	261	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	549	42.5%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	31.1%
Married	50.9%	42.2%
Separated	3.5%	2.2%
Widowed	4.4%	11.5%
Divorced	14.4%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	7.0%
Kindergarten	24	7.6%
Elementary school	10	3.2%
High school	163	51.7%
College / grad school	96	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Retail trade 14.0%

Other services 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.8%

Construction 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	21.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	16.3%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	19.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,516	95.0%
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)	2,649	100.0%
Born in same state	2,610	98.5%
Born in different state	1,328	50.1%
Foreign born	39	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	454	17.1%
Italian	308	11.6%
Arab	202	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	70	2.6%
Polish	27	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04974

What city is ZIP code 04974 in?

ZIP code 04974 is primarily assigned to Searsport, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04974 in?

ZIP code 04974 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04974 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04974 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04974 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04974?

ZIP code 04974 has an estimated population of 2,649 residents, with a density of 92 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04974?

The median home value in ZIP code 04974 is $195,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04974 in?

ZIP code 04974 observes the EST timezone.