| ZIP Code | 04973 |
|---|---|
| City | Searsmont |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 225 ft |
| Latitude | 44.368252 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.186292 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 416 (38%) |
| Some College | 95 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 103 (9.4%) |
| Bachelors | 121 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 355 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,192 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $779/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 730 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 730 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 04973 is located in Searsmont, Maine, within Waldo County. With a population of 1,494, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 04973 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,192 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04973 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $779 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 04973 is primarily White (96.25%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04973 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 04973 in Searsmont, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,494 residents, a median household income of $85,192, and a median home value of $259,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.