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ZIP Code 04974
Searsport, ME, Waldo County
Population
2,655
Land area
28.7sq mi
People per sq mi
93
City
Searsport
ZIP 04974 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 04974 at a glance
- ZIP 04974 (Searsport) is about 2.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,303, 14% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,400 (24% below Maine) and median rent is $1,105 a month.
Local data for ZIP 04974
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 04974, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,303
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$224,400
Prices +12.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,105/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
21.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
76
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
616
$32.76M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.74M
87 loans
Campaign donations
$35.26K
37% D, 55% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 04974, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 04974, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 04974
ZIP codes near 04974
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 04981Searsport | 3.9 mi | 37.7 |
| 04915Belfast | 6.7 mi | 73.1 |
| 04438Winterport | 7.2 mi | 24.6 |
| 04421Castine | 8.6 mi | 7.8 |
| 04951Belfast | 9.4 mi | 38.9 |
| 04476Castine | 10 mi | 39.9 |
| 04416Bucksport | 11 mi | 57.8 |
| 04496Winterport | 11 mi | 35.5 |
| 04921Belfast | 12 mi | 49.9 |
| 04952Belfast | 12 mi | 30.2 |
| 04642Castine | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| 04848Castine | 13 mi | 14.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 04974?
- ZIP code 04974 is in Searsport, ME (Waldo County).
- What county is ZIP code 04974 in?
- ZIP code 04974 is mostly in Waldo County, Maine.
- How many people live in ZIP code 04974?
- About 2,655 people live in the 04974 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.