The 04679 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Southwest Harbor, ME in Hancock County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,491. About 40.8% of residents in ZIP Code 04679 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 58.3 years. Approximately 45.9% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $35,015. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $56,017.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04679 is $56,017, while the region's mean household income is $73,433. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,015. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04679 of $35,015 is approximately 7.29% more than the per capita income in Maine overall of $32,637. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 04679 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.6% of 04679 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.6% |
In ZIP Code 04679, 96.0% of the population graduated high school, while 45.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.5% in this Hancock County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.2% |
| Associate's degree | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04679, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 04679 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04679 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by Some other race (0.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 04679, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hancock County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04679, an estimated 33.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hancock County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04679 are older than average. The median age of 58.3 years in ZIP Code 04679 is approximately 53.02% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 04679 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 04679 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.7% |
| 85 years and over | 4.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04679 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04679 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04679 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04679 | 9.09¢/kWh | 7.23¢/kWh | 3.56¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.85¢/kWh | 20.78¢/kWh | 15.89¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04679 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.56 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.06 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.04 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04679, 55.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 19.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.0 minutes. Approximately 29.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04679 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 04679 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.1% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 29.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 1.8% |