04679 ZIP Code — Southwest Harbor, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04679 is located in Southwest Harbor, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 13.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04679

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 $362,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $58,603. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,496
population
13.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04679 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04679

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04679. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Southwest Harbor Acceptable
Southwest Harbor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04653 Bass Harbor (1.6 mi) 04612 Bernard (3.2 mi) 04674 Seal Cove (5.7 mi) 04660 Mount Desert (8.4 mi) 04685 Swans Island (8.5 mi) 04609 Bar Harbor (9.1 mi) 04616 Brooklin (14.5 mi) 04693 Winter Harbor (14.7 mi) 04627 Deer Isle (16.8 mi) 04613 Birch Harbor (17 mi) 04681 Stonington (18.6 mi) 04676 Sedgwick (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,496
Population density 111 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 13.51 sq mi
Water area 5.66 sq mi
Latitude 44.2259
Longitude -68.2997
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 46.8% 42.0% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 24.7% 34.2% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 18.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.4% 5.0% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,496
Population
111
People per sq mi
57.3
Median age
$58,603
Median household income
$37,477
Per capita income
$362,700
Median home value
$784
Median monthly rent
60.4%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
1,142
Housing units
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
37
46
5–9
61
6
10–14
7
10
15–19
14
59
20–24
78
63
25–34
82
37
35–44
48
53
45–54
69
56
55–59
74
72
60–64
95
125
65–74
164
52
75–84
68
39
85+
52
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820914.0%
18 and over1,28786.0%
65 and over50033.4%
Median age57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%
Black or African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or more races 0.5%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,46997.7%
Black or African American130.9%
Hispanic or Latino80.5%
Two or more races80.5%
Other race60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.8% 42.0% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 24.7% 34.2% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 18.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 3.4% 5.0% 4.9%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 12.9%
$25k–$35k 10.7%
$35k–$50k 8.9%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 15.1%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k12.9%
$25k–$35k10.7%
$35k–$50k8.9%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k15.1%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$58,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%
$50k–$100k 3.2%
$100k–$150k 0.7%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k–$300k 34.2%
$300k–$500k 43.3%
$500k–$1M 16.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$362,700
Median rent / month$784
Owner occupied60.4%
Renter occupied39.6%
Vacant49.4%
Single-family detached70.2%
Large apartment buildings6.7%
Mobile homes4.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20192.5%
2000–20098.4%
1990–199910.5%
1980–198925.4%
1970–197911.6%
1960–19699.1%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier25.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.7%
1 bedroom19.0%
2 bedrooms18.1%
3 bedrooms37.7%
4 bedrooms18.8%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.1%
1 vehicle44.2%
2 vehicles32.4%
3 or more13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity10.5%
Propane / LP gas12.5%
Fuel oil68.8%
Wood4.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33045.7%
Cohabiting couple192.6%
Male householder, no spouse10714.8%
Female householder, no spouse26636.8%
Households with children under 1811015.2%
Households with seniors (65+)35348.9%
Average household size2.02

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.1%25.0%
Married59.7%44.8%
Separated2.0%1.7%
Widowed2.9%10.8%
Divorced12.3%17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 28.7%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 13.1%
Bachelor's degree 24.8%
Graduate / professional 9.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.1%
Bachelor's or higher34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3419.0%
Kindergarten42.2%
Elementary school10759.8%
High school3217.9%
College / grad school21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%
Professional & management 17.1%
Construction 14.6%
Retail trade 12.7%
Education & healthcare 12.2%
Public administration 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Other services 2.9%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.1%
Service13.6%
Sales & office38.9%
Natural resources & construction14.8%
Production & transportation8.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.6%
Government12.2%
Self-employed15.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.9%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home8.5%
Other means4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)15.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%
Under 18 years 3.8%
18 and over 8.8%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.4%
Retirement income20.9%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity27.8%
High blood pressure31.9%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.4%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.6%
Depression20.6%
Fair or poor health10.7%
Poor mental health11.8%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist72.4%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans776.1%
Disability%
Any disability15.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.7%
65 and over34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.5%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance5.9%
Uninsured under 194.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,43095.6%
Spanish141.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander110.8%
Other languages30.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,47098.3%
Born in same state1,44496.5%
Born in different state85557.2%
Foreign born261.7%
Naturalized citizen261.7%
Not a US citizen726.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French68445.7%
Italian45730.5%
Arab493.3%
AncestryCount%
German281.9%
English140.9%
Polish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.3%
Internet access82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04679

What city is ZIP code 04679 in?

ZIP code 04679 is primarily assigned to Southwest Harbor, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04679 in?

ZIP code 04679 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04679 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 04679 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04679 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 04679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04679?

The median home value in ZIP code 04679 is $362,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 04679?

ZIP code 04679 has an estimated population of 1,496 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04679 in?

ZIP code 04679 observes the EST timezone.

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