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Searsport, ME
Census-designated place in Waldo County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04974.
Population
1,218
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
1
Searsport and its ZIP codes
Searsport at a glance
- Searsport is about 6.2 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,578 a year, 24% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $363,200 (22% above Maine) and median rent is $1,111 a month.
Local data for Searsport, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Searsport, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,578
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$363,200
Median rent
$1,111/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.4%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (200), Scottish Americans (113), French Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waldo County. PPP loans are for Searsport.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,626
11,300 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$332M
FY 2026, $8,395 per person
How people get to work
Searsport, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home39.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Searsport, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
704
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
133
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 10°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Searsport, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Searsport
1 in or overlapping Searsport. Population shown
Cities near Searsport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelfastCity | 6.3 mi | 34.1 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.4 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| EllsworthCity | 22 mi | 79.3 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| BrewerCity | 23 mi | 15.2 |
| BangorCity | 26 mi | 34.3 |
| RocklandCity | 26 mi | 12.8 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Searsport, ME in?
- Searsport is in Waldo County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Searsport, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Searsport include 04974.
- What is the population of Searsport, ME?
- About 1,218 people live in Searsport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Searsport?
- Nearby places include Belfast (6.3 mi), Castine (7.8 mi), Bucksport (11 mi), Winterport (13 mi), Blue Hill (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023