Zip code 04674: Seal Cove, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04674?

04674 is assigned to Seal Cove, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04674 in?

04674 is in Hancock County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04674?

About 284 people live in 04674, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04674?

The median household income in 04674 is $76,667.

Q: What zip codes are near 04674?

The closest zip codes to 04674 are 04612, 04616, 04685, 04679, 04653.

Residential delivery areaHancock CountyEastern Time

Population

284

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$77K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$374K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,292/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.1 sq mi

31 people/sq mi

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

About 04674

04674 is a rural zip code in Seal Cove, Maine (Hancock County), covering 9.1 sq mi of land. About 284 people live here, or 31 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $76,667 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $373,500, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,292 a month.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.2 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; management; and farming, fishing and forestry. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04674 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 284 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy66.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%22nd of 399 in ME
Self-employed workers28.9%
99th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%50th of 399 in ME
Broadband access95.7%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%59th of 399 in ME
Homeownership rate76.7%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%313th of 399 in ME
Uninsured rate9.9%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%109th of 400 in ME
Median home value$373,500
58th
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,60077th of 396 in ME
Median household income$76,667
46th
U.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733138th of 390 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher30.1%
46th
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%187th of 400 in ME
Median age38.3
45th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8370th of 400 in ME
Median gross rent$1,292
43rd
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,13967th of 318 in ME
Residents 65 and older15.1%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%379th of 400 in ME
Per capita income$33,375
29th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742289th of 400 in ME
Work from home8.6%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%289th of 399 in ME
Average commute20.2 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min310th of 384 in ME
Diversity index16.1
9th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9135th of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%263rd of 400 in ME
Residents under 1815.1%
8th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%268th of 400 in ME
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%311th of 399 in ME
Poverty rate3.7%
5th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%359th of 399 in ME
Population density31/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi273rd of 400 in ME
Veterans1.7%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%391st of 400 in ME
Median earnings per worker$31,080
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053381st of 399 in ME
Rent-burdened renters18.5%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%328th of 374 in ME
Population284
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817368th of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%381st of 400 in ME
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%327th of 399 in ME
Government workers1.7%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%385th of 399 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.317
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456385th of 399 in ME

Measure	04674	Hancock	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Housing vacancy	66.5%	37.3%	20.6%	10.1%	99th	22nd of 399
Self-employed workers	28.9%	19.8%	13%	10%	99th	50th of 399
Broadband accessStrength	95.7%	91.2%	90.3%	91%	82nd	59th of 399
Homeownership rate	76.7%	78.5%	74.3%	65.2%	71st	313th of 399
Uninsured rate	9.9%	9.6%	6.2%	8.4%	70th	109th of 400
Median home value	$373,500	$310,400	$296,600	$332,700	58th	77th of 396
Median household income	$76,667	$72,744	$74,733	$80,734	46th	138th of 390
Bachelor's degree or higher	30.1%	40.1%	36.2%	35.7%	46th	187th of 400
Median age	38.3	49	44.8	38.9	45th	370th of 400
Median gross rent	$1,292	$1,061	$1,139	$1,413	43rd	67th of 318
Residents 65 and older	15.1%	26.6%	22.4%	17.2%	39th	379th of 400
Per capita income	$33,375	$44,241	$43,742	$44,673	29th	289th of 400
Work from home	8.6%	13.7%	15.9%	15.1%	26th	289th of 399
Average commuteStrength	20.2 min	25.4 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	13th	310th of 384
Diversity index	16.1	14.1	18.9	61.4	9th	135th of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	4.6%	3.8%	5.2%	8th	263rd of 400
Residents under 18	15.1%	16.2%	18.1%	22%	8th	268th of 400
Healthcare workers	5.8%	8.5%	10.8%	9.7%	7th	311th of 399
Poverty rateStrength	3.7%	9.9%	10.7%	12.5%	5th	359th of 399
Population density	31/sq mi	36/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	273rd of 400
Veterans	1.7%	8%	8.4%	6.2%	4th	391st of 400
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,080	$45,094	$48,053	$49,666	4th	381st of 399
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.5%	50.9%	48.4%	51.1%	2nd	328th of 374
Population	284	56,460	1,387,817	334,922,499	1st	368th of 400
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.3%	4.1%	14.1%	1st	381st of 400
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	327th of 399
Government workers	1.7%	13.8%	14.1%	14.5%	1st	385th of 399
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.317	0.458	0.456	0.483	1st	385th of 399

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

13%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

24%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.3

Under 18

15.1%

65 and over

15.1%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

16.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 116
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 52.6%
Married couples: 42.2%
Living alone: 25%
Veterans (of adults): 1.7%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04674

$76,667

Hancock Co.

$72,744

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,375

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.317

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04674

$373,500

Hancock Co.

$310,400

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04674

$1,292

Hancock Co.

$1,061

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 346
Owner-occupied: 76.7%
Vacant: 66.5%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.1%
Home value to income: 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

39%

20–29

32%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

24%

Management

16%

Farming, fishing and forestry

14%

Office and admin

12%

Engineering and science

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Food service

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

25%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Admin, support and management

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Manufacturing

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$31,080

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

28.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

1.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

17.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04674	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,917	$74,888
Service	$41,042	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,958	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$29,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.7%
Households with broadband: 95.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.8%
No internet access: 2.6%
Without health insurance: 9.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Seal Cove
State: Maine
County: Hancock County
Center point: 44.2570° N, 68.4582° W
Land area: 9.1 sq mi
Water area: 26 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04674

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04612	Bernard, ME	3.8 mi	505	$89,839	$407,300
04616	Brooklin, ME	4 mi	869	$68,750	$339,400
04685	Swans Island, ME	6.9 mi	438	$86,250	$316,700
04679	Southwest Harbor, ME	7.1 mi	1,553	$59,205	$428,500
04653	Bass Harbor, ME	7.5 mi	719	$90,250	$417,900
04660	Mount Desert, ME	7.8 mi	1,072	$78,646	$480,600
04662	Northeast Harbor, ME	9.1 mi	476	$108,214	$707,400
04614	Blue Hill, ME	10 mi	2,813	$80,377	$399,500
04673	Sargentville, ME	11 mi	144	$53,750	$335,200
04676	Sedgwick, ME	11 mi	1,130	$73,333	$336,500
04675	Seal Harbor, ME	11 mi	123	$250,000+	$560,300
04635	Frenchboro, ME	11 mi	30	$42,250	—

Questions about 04674

What city is zip code 04674?

04674 is assigned to Seal Cove, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04674 in?

04674 is in Hancock County, Maine.

What is the population of 04674?

About 284 people live in 04674, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04674 in?

04674 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04674?

The median household income in 04674 is $76,667.

What zip codes are near 04674?

The closest zip codes to 04674 are 04612, 04616, 04685, 04679, 04653.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04674, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.