Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 190 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,821 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 3,772 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 5,305 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,639 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,398 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,463 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,832 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 39,245 |
| Vacant Units | 14,927 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hancock County is located in Maine and encompasses 43 ZIP codes spanning 42 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 54,381 residents. With a median age of 47.87, it is a mature county.
Hancock County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,463 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Hancock County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $293,832 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,041. Homeownership rates are high at 78.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hancock County are primarily White (93.08%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Hancock County, ME is a solidly middle-class area in Maine. The 43 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04408 | Aurora | 230 | $65,625 | $202,200 | $1,063 | 7.5% | 52.4% |
| 04609 | Bar Harbor | 5,198 | $74,408 | $451,800 | $1,190 | 5.2% | 65.2% |
| 04653 | Bass Harbor | 604 | $86,818 | $335,000 | $1,642 | 0.0% | 43.9% |
| 04612 | Bernard | 557 | $85,694 | $378,900 | $967 | 5.6% | 57.8% |
| 04613 | Birch Harbor | 114 | $59,792 | — | — | 0.0% | 25.3% |
| 04614 | Blue Hill | 2,811 | $70,164 | $332,500 | — | 1.3% | 56.2% |
| 04616 | Brooklin | 817 | $66,250 | $314,100 | $1,281 | 1.2% | 57.3% |
| 04617 | Brooksville | 649 | $51,891 | $359,000 | $1,398 | 1.1% | 62.8% |
| 04416 | Bucksport | 5,503 | $62,913 | $237,700 | $833 | 4.6% | 39.4% |
| 04421 | Castine | 1,222 | $111,500 | $557,700 | $1,028 | 2.1% | 81.6% |
| 04624 | Corea | 213 | $58,750 | $371,100 | — | 0.0% | 44.6% |
| 04625 | Cranberry Isles | 65 | $68,000 | $400,000 | $1,125 | 0.0% | 60.4% |
| 04627 | Deer Isle | 1,883 | $60,536 | $266,100 | $1,179 | 2.2% | 36.0% |
| 04605 | Ellsworth | 14,695 | $72,083 | $230,900 | $983 | 3.4% | 49.5% |
| 04634 | Franklin | 2,218 | $66,607 | $235,800 | $899 | 6.8% | 28.7% |
| 04635 | Frenchboro | 17 | $41,750 | — | — | 0.0% | 29.4% |
| 04607 | Gouldsboro | 1,264 | $61,583 | $241,900 | $1,315 | 0.6% | 35.6% |
| 04640 | Hancock | 2,451 | $69,504 | $237,900 | $1,158 | 3.9% | 42.2% |
| 04642 | Harborside | 194 | $61,406 | — | $1,297 | 3.2% | 52.5% |
| 04646 | Islesford | 122 | $74,250 | $402,900 | $1,550 | 0.0% | 68.5% |
| 04650 | Little Deer Isle | 391 | $106,964 | $334,300 | — | 0.0% | 54.0% |
| 04660 | Mount Desert | 1,124 | $83,750 | $474,800 | $1,111 | 2.2% | 63.3% |
| 04662 | Northeast Harbor | 495 | $150,250 | $606,700 | $1,378 | 0.0% | 74.3% |
| 04472 | Orland | 1,857 | $82,697 | $261,400 | $1,221 | 1.8% | 52.4% |
| 04476 | Penobscot | 1,127 | $52,500 | $261,100 | $1,148 | 5.7% | 42.1% |
| 04669 | Prospect Harbor | 178 | $82,857 | $261,100 | — | 0.0% | 51.4% |
| 04674 | Seal Cove | 279 | $77,917 | $306,300 | $1,240 | 1.8% | 30.3% |
| 04676 | Sedgwick | 1,127 | $74,598 | $280,200 | $930 | 1.8% | 51.0% |
| 04677 | Sorrento | 322 | $76,250 | $266,100 | $1,679 | 3.2% | 45.7% |
| 04679 | Southwest Harbor | 1,544 | $54,333 | $417,800 | $926 | 4.2% | 46.2% |
| 04681 | Stonington | 906 | $60,147 | $212,500 | $775 | 14.4% | 34.8% |
| 04664 | Sullivan | 1,240 | $59,318 | $209,300 | $881 | 5.9% | 32.0% |
| 04684 | Surry | 1,834 | $77,632 | $278,000 | $864 | 4.7% | 51.2% |
| 04685 | Swans Island | 388 | $78,125 | $316,300 | — | 1.4% | 46.2% |
| 04693 | Winter Harbor | 441 | $63,015 | $187,000 | $805 | 2.9% | 31.4% |