04973 ZIP Code, Searsmont, ME
04973 is a ZIP code in Searsmont, Maine in Waldo County. It covers 38 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 04952, 04949 and 04941. 1,646 people live here in 660 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $87,000, above the Maine median of $74,733.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Searsmont, ME
- County: Waldo County
- Land area: 38 sq mi
- Population: 1,646
- Median household income: $87,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,646 |
| Households | 660 |
| Median household income | $87,000 |
| Income per person | $40,479 |
| Median age | 44.5 |
| Homeowners | 90.6% |
| Median home value | $284,000 |
| Median rent | $940 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 10.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.2% |
| $50–75K | 12.3% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 32.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.0% |
| 10–19 | 19.2% |
| 20–24 | 2.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 18.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 17.4% |
| 65–74 | 12.8% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.7% |
| Owned outright | 30.9% |
| Rented | 7.6% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.6% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 16.4% |
Businesses in 04973
26 business establishments with 213 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 04952 (3.4 mi)
- 04949 (7.4 mi)
- 04941 (8.5 mi)
- 04862 (8.6 mi)
- 04849 (8.7 mi)
- 04847 (8.8 mi)
- 04915 — Belfast city, ME (9.9 mi)
- 04843 — Camden CDP, ME (10.8 mi)
Areas that include 04973
- Searsmont, ME ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Waldo County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Maine ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 14: highest median household income in Waldo County
- No. 3 of 14: highest median home value in Waldo County
- No. 4 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Waldo County
- No. 2 of 14: fastest population growth in Waldo County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 04973, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 04973 in?
- 04973 is a Searsmont, ME mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 04973 in?
- 04973 is in Waldo County.
- What is the population of 04973?
- About 1,646 people (±407), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,400.
- What is the median household income in 04973?
- $87,000 (±$20,114), compared with $74,733 for Maine as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 04973?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 04973 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 04973?
- The closest, measured center to center: 04952 (3.4 mi), 04949 (7.4 mi), 04941 (8.5 mi), 04862 (8.6 mi), 04849 (8.7 mi) and 04847 (8.8 mi).
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