| ZIP Code | 04942 |
|---|---|
| City | Harmony |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 800 ft |
| Latitude | 45.042514 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.593256 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 346 (38.7%) |
| Some College | 119 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 144 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 129 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 154 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,125 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,600 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,053 |
| Vacant Units | 509 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,053 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 509 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 04942 is located in Harmony, Maine, within Somerset County. With a population of 1,154, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.6 years. Economically, 04942 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04942 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 04942 is primarily White (95.84%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 63% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04942 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 04942 in Harmony, ME is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,154 residents, a median household income of $51,125, and a median home value of $174,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.