ZIP code 04973
Where is ZIP code 04973?
Searsmont, Maine
Waldo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04973 belongs to Searsmont, Maine in Waldo County. 04973 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 1,646 people live in the 04973 area, where the median household income is $87,000. The closest ZIP codes are 04952 (Morrill, 4.3 mi northeast), 04949 (Liberty, 5.5 mi west) and 04941 (Freedom, 7.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 04973 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Searsmont |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.377, -69.2196 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 049 |
Population and income in 04973
| Population | 1,646 · higher than 53% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 44 · lower than 58% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.5 years · lower than 68% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $87,000 · higher than 78% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,479 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $284,000 · higher than 62% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $940 a month |
| Housing units | 798 |
| Households | 660 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.4% |
| Land area | 37.74 sq mi (plus 1.41 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04973. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04973
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04952 | Morrill, ME | 4.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 04949 | Liberty, ME | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 04941 | Freedom, ME | 7.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 04850 | Lincolnville Center, ME | 7.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 04849 | Lincolnville, ME | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 04862 | Union, ME | 8.4 mi S | Standard |
| 04847 | Hope, ME | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 04354 | Palermo, ME | 10.6 mi W | Standard |
| 04915 | Belfast, ME | 10.9 mi E | Standard |
| 04574 | Washington, ME | 11 mi SW | Standard |
| 04843 | Camden, ME | 13.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 04865 | West Rockport, ME | 13.7 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04973 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04973
123 MAIN ST
SEARSMONT ME 04973
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04973-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04973?
- 04973 is a Searsmont, Maine ZIP code.
- What county is 04973 in?
- ZIP code 04973 is in Waldo County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04973 in?
- 04973 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04973?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04973 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04973?
- About 1,646 people live in ZIP code 04973, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04973?
- The median household income in 04973 is $87,000 a year, higher than 78% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04973?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04973 are 04952 (Morrill, 4.3 miles), 04949 (Liberty, 5.5 miles), 04941 (Freedom, 7.7 miles) and 04850 (Lincolnville Center, 7.8 miles).