04677 ZIP Code — Sorrento, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04677 is located in Sorrento, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 3.99 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04677

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,969. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04677 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

286

population

3.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04677 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04677

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04677. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sorrento	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04640 Hancock (3.2 mi) 04664 Sullivan (3.5 mi) 04607 Gouldsboro (5.6 mi) 04669 Prospect Harbor (8.1 mi) 04693 Winter Harbor (8.9 mi) 04634 Franklin (9.3 mi) 04613 Birch Harbor (10.5 mi) 04624 Corea (10.6 mi) 04609 Bar Harbor (10.7 mi) 04680 Steuben (11.5 mi) 04660 Mount Desert (14.4 mi) 04658 Milbridge (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	286
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	3.99 sq mi
Water area	10.12 sq mi
Latitude	44.4919
Longitude	-68.1782
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	31.0%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	51.7%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

286

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$77,969

Median household income

$43,297

Per capita income

$248,300

Median home value

$1,696

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

264

Housing units

46.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	9.8%
18 and over	258	90.2%
65 and over	81	28.3%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	283	98.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.7%
Two or more races	2	0.7%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.0%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	51.7%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$77,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 35.7%

$300k–$500k 30.6%

$500k–$1M 11.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,300
Median rent / month	$1,696
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	56.1%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	28.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	54.6%
Wood	14.6%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	16.2%
Male householder, no spouse	24	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	20	15.4%
Households with children under 18	11	8.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	47.7%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	41.3%
Married	59.0%	44.0%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	6.0%
Divorced	3.4%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 17.9%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 23.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	46.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	17.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	12.8%
High school	14	35.9%
College / grad school	13	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 37.2%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Other services 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Retail trade 7.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Construction 1.2%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	39.0%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	17.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	17.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	282	98.6%
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)	286	100.0%
Born in same state	282	98.6%
Born in different state	131	45.8%
Foreign born	4	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	24.1%
French	56	19.6%
Italian	26	9.1%
German	7	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	2.1%
Norwegian	2	0.7%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04677

What city is ZIP code 04677 in?

ZIP code 04677 is primarily assigned to Sorrento, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04677 in?

ZIP code 04677 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04677 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 04677 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04677 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 04677 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04677?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04677?

ZIP code 04677 has an estimated population of 286 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04677 in?

ZIP code 04677 observes the EST timezone.