Ellsworth, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04605 serves a portion of Ellsworth, Maine, within Hancock County. This community is home to approximately 11,646 residents, with a median age of 29.9 years. The median household income of $40,252 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $281,764 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Ellsworth is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 61% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 04605 reflects the economic character of Hancock County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 11,646 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,382 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $40,252 | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $281,764 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.6% | ↑ 116% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 61% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.9 yrs | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,823 | — |