04684 ZIP Code — Surry, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04684 is located in Surry, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 36.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04684

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 $245,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,578. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04684 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,756

population

36.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04684 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04684

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04684. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Surry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04614 Blue Hill (4.9 mi) 04476 Penobscot (8.1 mi) 04676 Sedgwick (9.8 mi) 04472 Orland (10.6 mi) 04616 Brooklin (11.7 mi) 04660 Mount Desert (11.8 mi) 04617 Brooksville (12.6 mi) 04421 Castine (13.5 mi) 04605 Ellsworth (14 mi) 04609 Bar Harbor (14.1 mi) 04640 Hancock (14.4 mi) 04420 Castine (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,756
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	36.98 sq mi
Water area	14.15 sq mi
Latitude	44.4665
Longitude	-68.5286
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	31.9%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	12.2%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,756

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$67,578

Median household income

$46,238

Per capita income

$245,700

Median home value

$852

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,191

Housing units

39.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

172

45–54

174

55–59

60–64

191

65–74

195

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	183	10.4%
18 and over	1,573	89.6%
65 and over	581	33.1%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,685	94.4%
Two or more races	71	4%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	12.2%	5.0%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$67,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 36.4%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,700
Median rent / month	$852
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	92.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Fuel oil	67.5%
Wood	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	65	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	207	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	227	26.4%
Households with children under 18	88	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	421	48.9%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	21.5%
Married	46.5%	48.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	8.0%	6.5%
Divorced	24.1%	22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 16.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.8%
Kindergarten	10	4.7%
Elementary school	87	41.0%
High school	53	25.0%
College / grad school	54	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Construction 17.0%

Professional & management 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 7.4%

Public administration 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,721	98.0%
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)	1,745	99.4%
Born in same state	1,732	98.6%
Born in different state	1,029	58.6%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	485	27.6%
Italian	243	13.8%
Arab	180	10.3%
German	64	3.6%
Polish	51	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	29	1.7%
Dutch	21	1.2%
English	6	0.3%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04684

What city is ZIP code 04684 in?

ZIP code 04684 is primarily assigned to Surry, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04684 in?

ZIP code 04684 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04684 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 04684 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04684 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04684 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04684 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04684 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04684 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04684 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04684 in?

ZIP code 04684 observes the EST timezone.