Zip code 04607: Gouldsboro, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04607?

04607 is assigned to Gouldsboro, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04607 in?

04607 is in Hancock County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04607?

About 1,142 people live in 04607, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04607?

The median household income in 04607 is $60,152.

Q: What zip codes are near 04607?

The closest zip codes to 04607 are 04677, 04624, 04669, 04664, 04693.

Residential delivery areaHancock CountyEastern Time

Population

1,142

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$253K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,342/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

46 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04607

04607 is a rural zip code in Gouldsboro, Maine (Hancock County), covering 46 sq mi of land. About 1,142 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 56.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,152 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $253,400, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,342 a month.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; management; and office and administrative support. 33% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04607 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy42.4%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%93rd of 399 in ME
Rent-burdened renters90.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%19th of 374 in ME
Self-employed workers32.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%34th of 399 in ME
Median age56.5
98th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.871st of 400 in ME
Veterans16.1%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%23rd of 400 in ME
Residents 65 and older32.3%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%79th of 400 in ME
Average commute37.2 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min37th of 384 in ME
Uninsured rate20.1%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%13th of 400 in ME
Homeownership rate81.6%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%258th of 399 in ME
Work from home20.8%
79th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%80th of 399 in ME
Tech workers3.6%
62nd
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%68th of 399 in ME
Broadband access92.9%
57th
U.S. 91% · ME 90.3%125th of 399 in ME
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%183rd of 399 in ME
Poverty rate10.5%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%200th of 399 in ME
Median gross rent$1,342
46th
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,13961st of 318 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher29.5%
45th
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%194th of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents7.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%26th of 400 in ME
Government workers12.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%232nd of 399 in ME
Per capita income$36,099
38th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742239th of 400 in ME
Median home value$253,400
34th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600188th of 396 in ME
Median earnings per worker$41,023
24th
U.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053284th of 399 in ME
Median household income$60,152
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733270th of 390 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.397
19th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456268th of 399 in ME
Residents under 1816.5%
12th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%218th of 400 in ME
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi293rd of 400 in ME
Diversity index6.7
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9322nd of 400 in ME
Population1,142
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817254th of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate0.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%347th of 400 in ME

Measure	04607	Hancock	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Housing vacancy	42.4%	37.3%	20.6%	10.1%	99th	93rd of 399
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	90.4%	50.9%	48.4%	51.1%	99th	19th of 374
Self-employed workers	32.5%	19.8%	13%	10%	99th	34th of 399
Median age	56.5	49	44.8	38.9	98th	71st of 400
Veterans	16.1%	8%	8.4%	6.2%	98th	23rd of 400
Residents 65 and older	32.3%	26.6%	22.4%	17.2%	98th	79th of 400
Average commuteWeakness	37.2 min	25.4 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	95th	37th of 384
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.1%	9.6%	6.2%	8.4%	95th	13th of 400
Homeownership rateStrength	81.6%	78.5%	74.3%	65.2%	82nd	258th of 399
Work from home	20.8%	13.7%	15.9%	15.1%	79th	80th of 399
Tech workers	3.6%	1.3%	2.7%	3.8%	62nd	68th of 399
Broadband access	92.9%	91.2%	90.3%	91%	57th	125th of 399
Healthcare workers	9.9%	8.5%	10.8%	9.7%	57th	183rd of 399
Poverty rate	10.5%	9.9%	10.7%	12.5%	48th	200th of 399
Median gross rent	$1,342	$1,061	$1,139	$1,413	46th	61st of 318
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.5%	40.1%	36.2%	35.7%	45th	194th of 400
Foreign-born residents	7.7%	3.3%	4.1%	14.1%	42nd	26th of 400
Government workers	12.7%	13.8%	14.1%	14.5%	42nd	232nd of 399
Per capita income	$36,099	$44,241	$43,742	$44,673	38th	239th of 400
Median home value	$253,400	$310,400	$296,600	$332,700	34th	188th of 396
Median earnings per worker	$41,023	$45,094	$48,053	$49,666	24th	284th of 399
Median household incomeWeakness	$60,152	$72,744	$74,733	$80,734	20th	270th of 390
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.397	0.458	0.456	0.483	19th	268th of 399
Residents under 18	16.5%	16.2%	18.1%	22%	12th	218th of 400
Population density	25/sq mi	36/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	293rd of 400
Diversity index	6.7	14.1	18.9	61.4	2nd	322nd of 400
Population	1,142	56,460	1,387,817	334,922,499	1st	254th of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	0.6%	4.6%	3.8%	5.2%	1st	347th of 400

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

21%

55–64

15%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

56.5

Under 18

16.5%

65 and over

32.3%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

6.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 564
Average household size: 2
Family households: 64.9%
Married couples: 53.5%
Living alone: 31.7%
Veterans (of adults): 16.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04607

$60,152

Hancock Co.

$72,744

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,099

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.397

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04607

$253,400

Hancock Co.

$310,400

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04607

$1,342

Hancock Co.

$1,061

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 980
Owner-occupied: 81.6%
Vacant: 42.4%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 90.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.2%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

62%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

37%

20–29

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

37.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

18%

Management

17%

Office and admin

15%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Food service

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Sales

Education

0.8%

Police and fire

0.4%

Legal and social services

Industries

Construction

18%

Agriculture and mining

18%

Professional and technical services

10%

Other services

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Information

Education

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Median earnings per worker

$41,023

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

32.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04607	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,419	$74,888
Service	$25,662	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,031	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,483	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,528	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

48%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Households with broadband: 92.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.2%
No internet access: 4.8%
Without health insurance: 20.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gouldsboro
State: Maine
County: Hancock County
Center point: 44.4671° N, 68.0869° W
Land area: 46 sq mi
Water area: 23 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04607

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04677	Sorrento, ME	4.7 mi	345	$83,438	$298,800
04624	Corea, ME	5.8 mi	225	$61,691	$558,000
04669	Prospect Harbor, ME	5.8 mi	171	$66,071	$237,500
04664	Sullivan, ME	5.8 mi	1,246	$59,643	$222,000
04693	Winter Harbor, ME	6.3 mi	493	$86,250	$210,500
04680	Steuben, ME	6.9 mi	1,388	$76,466	$173,900
04613	Birch Harbor, ME	7.4 mi	92	—	$320,000
04644	Hulls Cove, ME · PO box	8.7 mi	—	—	—
04609	Bar Harbor, ME	10 mi	5,244	$77,180	$538,400
04672	Salsbury Cove, ME · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
04640	Hancock, ME	11 mi	2,450	$71,699	$269,100
04658	Milbridge, ME	11 mi	1,222	$60,536	$240,400

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Questions about 04607

What city is zip code 04607?

04607 is assigned to Gouldsboro, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04607 in?

04607 is in Hancock County, Maine.

What is the population of 04607?

About 1,142 people live in 04607, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04607 in?

04607 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04607?

The median household income in 04607 is $60,152.

What zip codes are near 04607?

The closest zip codes to 04607 are 04677, 04624, 04669, 04664, 04693.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04607, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.