ZIP code 04974
Where is ZIP code 04974?
Searsport, Maine
Waldo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04974 belongs to Searsport, Maine in Waldo County. 04974 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 207. About 2,655 people live in the 04974 area, where the median household income is $64,303. The closest ZIP codes are 04981 (Stockton Springs, 4.1 mi northeast), 04915 (Belfast, 5.5 mi southwest) and 04972 (Sandy Point, 6.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 04974 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Searsport |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.4877, -68.9311 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 049 |
Population and income in 04974
| Population | 2,655 · higher than 66% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 93 · higher than 64% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.9 years · lower than 75% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $64,303 · lower than 57% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,903 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $224,400 · lower than 57% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,105 a month |
| Housing units | 1,492 |
| Households | 1,162 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 28.65 sq mi (plus 13.88 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04974. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04974
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04981 | Stockton Springs, ME | 4.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 04915 | Belfast, ME | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 04972 | Sandy Point, ME | 6.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 04438 | Frankfort, ME | 7.6 mi N | Standard |
| 04420 | Castine, ME | 8.4 mi SE | Unique |
| 04421 | Castine, ME | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 04951 | Monroe, ME | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 04472 | Orland, ME | 10.6 mi E | Standard |
| 04416 | Bucksport, ME | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 04476 | Penobscot, ME | 11 mi E | Standard |
| 04921 | Brooks, ME | 11.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 04496 | Winterport, ME | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04974 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04974
123 MAIN ST
SEARSPORT ME 04974
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04974-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04974?
- 04974 is a Searsport, Maine ZIP code.
- What county is 04974 in?
- ZIP code 04974 is in Waldo County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04974 in?
- 04974 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04974?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04974 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04974?
- About 2,655 people live in ZIP code 04974, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04974?
- The median household income in 04974 is $64,303 a year, lower than 57% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04974?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04974 are 04981 (Stockton Springs, 4.1 miles), 04915 (Belfast, 5.5 miles), 04972 (Sandy Point, 6.1 miles) and 04438 (Frankfort, 7.6 miles).