City

Southwest Harbor, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Maine

👥1,544Population
💰$54,333Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$417,800Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
13%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate302 (27.8%)
Some College95 (8.8%)
Associates187 (17.2%)
Bachelors118 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree383 (35.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College8.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.2%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,333 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$417,800 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units1,428
Vacant Units676

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Southwest Harbor, ME

Southwest Harbor is a city in Maine, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,544 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Southwest Harbor is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,333 is below the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Southwest Harbor is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $417,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month.

The population of Southwest Harbor is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.96%).

Southwest Harbor, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Southwest Harbor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04679 1,544 $54,333 $417,800 $926 4.2% 46.2% 57.9%