04605 ZIP Code
Ellsworth, Maine
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04605 |
| City/Town: | Ellsworth |
| County: | Hancock |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,686 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,131 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,897 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,215 |
| Median Home Value: | $213,200 |
| Land Area: | 265.4 sq miles
687.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 47.9 sq miles
124.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.6858, -68.3948 |
Population Information (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,686 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,135 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,551 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 644 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 732 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 741 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 737 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 723 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,961 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,914 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,617 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,175 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,210 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,002 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 872 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 358 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $213,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,215 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,517 | 70.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,698 | 29.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,832 | 74.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,685 | 25.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,109 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 161 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 418 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,321 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,983 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,169 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,908 | 26.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,149 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,131 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,388 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,946 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,897 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,017 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,725 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 276 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,441 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,990 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,106 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 614 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,691 | 93.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 132 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 200 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 134 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 397 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 277 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 351 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 95 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 144 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 106 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 273 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 322 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 547 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 602 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 788 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,289 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 789 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,117 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 400 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 390 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,757 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 935 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 68 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 212 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 102 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 530 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 231 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 506 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 608 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 99 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,066 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 489 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 144 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 515 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 966 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,899 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 688 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 319 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 195 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,962 | 88.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,005 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,516 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,448 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,025 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,231 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,604 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 316 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 334 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 712 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,008 | 76.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 145 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 206 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 369 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 434 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 137 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 253 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 657 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 796 | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,799 | 19.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,234 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,168 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,230 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 717 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 551 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 398 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,311 | 14.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 423 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,269 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,940 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,433 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 945 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 205 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 51 | 0.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,549 | 23.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 632 | 9.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,648 | 56.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 46 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 447 | 6.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 97 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 463 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,305 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,348 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,401 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 204 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 282 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 534 | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,148 | 23.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,371 | 28.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 874 | 18.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 333 | 6.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,415 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $532 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.85 | 2.38 |
Households (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,517 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,998 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 897 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,157 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,640 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,491 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,167 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,068 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,847 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,205 | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 169 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 808 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,609 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,711 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 96 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,274 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 657 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 611 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,903 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,074 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,410 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,646 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 53 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 681 | 41.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 912 | 55.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,403 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,170 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,386 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 730 | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 19.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,241 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 107 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 445 | 415.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 445 | 415.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 445 | 415.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 133 | 124.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 20.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 49 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 60.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,042 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,556 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 486 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 64 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 229 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 153 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,517 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,134 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
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