The 04685 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Swans Island, ME in Hancock County in the United States. The current population estimate is 449. About 29.4% of residents in ZIP Code 04685 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 52.6 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 04685 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.1% of 04685 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.6% |
In ZIP Code 04685, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 39.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Hancock County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.6% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 18.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04685, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.2% of 04685 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04685 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.7%), followed by Asian (3.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 04685, 97.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.1% 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 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04685, an estimated 38.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hancock County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 38.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04685 are older than average. The median age of 52.6 years in ZIP Code 04685 is approximately 38.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 04685 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 04685 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 13.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 04685 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 04685 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.0% of adults 18 and older in this Hancock County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04685 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 76.2% of those 18 and above in 04685 list visits to doctor for routine checkup, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 04685 include sleeping less than 7 hours (30.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (29.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 59.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| Current smoking | 16.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.4% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04685 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04685 | 28.71¢/kWh | 28.1¢/kWh | 7.98¢/kWh |
| Maine | 24.95¢/kWh | 18.92¢/kWh | 14.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04685 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.45 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.46 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.9 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.41 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.08 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.58 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04685, 56.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.5 minutes. Approximately 41.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04685 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 17.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 04685 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 41.5% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.9% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |