City

Mount Desert, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥1,124Population
💰$83,750Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$474,800Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓63.3%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads63.3% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
HS Graduate199 (23.6%)
Some College27 (3.2%)
Associates84 (9.9%)
Bachelors73 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree462 (54.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 54.7%Edu
HS Grad23.6%
Some College3.2%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate54.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,750 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$474,800 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,111/mo
Total Housing Units1,157
Vacant Units645

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Mount Desert, ME

Mount Desert is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,124 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Mount Desert is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,750 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Desert is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $474,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,111 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Desert is highly educated. 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.51%).

Mount Desert, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Mount Desert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04660 1,124 $83,750 $474,800 $1,111 2.2% 63.3% 90.2%