| ZIP Code | 04660 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Desert |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 60 ft |
| Latitude | 44.335753 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.345729 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 199 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 27 (3.2%) |
| Associates | 84 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 73 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 462 (54.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,750 ▲ 10% above avg ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $474,800 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,111/mo ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,157 |
| Vacant Units | 645 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,157 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 645 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 04660 is located in Mount Desert, Maine, within Hancock County. With a population of 1,124, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.3 years. Economically, 04660 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04660 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $474,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,111 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 04660 is primarily White (97.51%). Residents are highly educated — 63.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has declined by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04660 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 04660 in Mount Desert, ME is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,124 residents, a median household income of $83,750, and a median home value of $474,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.