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Hancock County, ME

8 cities and towns and 40 ZIP codes in Hancock County, Maine.

Population

56,460

Land area

1,587sq mi

People per sq mi

36

ZIP codes

40

Cities and towns in Hancock County

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Hancock County at a glance

  • By population, it ranks 8th among 16 counties in Maine.
  • The median household income is $72,744, close to the Maine median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,400 (5% above Maine) and median rent is $1,061 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Ellsworth (8,657), Bucksport (3,105) and Bar Harbor (2,296).

Local data for Hancock County, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hancock County, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,744

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$310,400

Prices +3.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,061/mo

Homeownership

78.5%

Bachelor's or higher

40.1%

Median age

49.0

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,543), German Americans (6,085), French Americans (3,760).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,173

23,626 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,341

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$589M

FY 2026, $10,609 per person

PPP loans

$158M

4,061 loans, 21,603 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$1.29M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Hancock County, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.2%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home13.7%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hancock County, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

827

Most often high wind

Flood insurance policies

284

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 11°F

49.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone93 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hancock County, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.4%

U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hancock County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Hancock County, ME?
Ellsworth is the largest city or town in Hancock County, with about 8,657 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Hancock County?
Hancock County includes 40 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 04408, 04416, 04421, 04429, 04431.
What is the population of Hancock County, ME?
About 56,460 people live in Hancock County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Hancock County?
Hancock County borders Penobscot County, Waldo County, Washington County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023