Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 31 min4:51 am – 8:22 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 52 min7:07 am – 3:59 pm
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People2,137 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 53.9909 householdsMedian household income $61,703Median home value $299,500Median rent $1,955 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,881 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate55% of adults are in the labour force, 1,018 employedMain industries: farming, forestry and mining 22%, education and health care 19%, retail 11%Average commute 21 minutes60% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 24% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 19% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, French or Haitian Creole 3%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 77°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 30°F, lows 10°F49 in of rain a year, on about 83 dayswettest month October72 in of snow a year, on about 20 days2 days above 90°F, 162 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Belfast station, 15 mi away
Nearby landmarksWest Pointcape · under a mileBig Mountainpeak · under a mileOrchard Beachbeach · under a mileLittle Mountainpeak · under a mileButter Islandisland · under a mileThe Brook Beachbeach · 1.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMullen's Head Parkpark · 4.9 mi · 87 acresHolbrook Island Sanctuary State Parkstate park · 7.8 miDuck Trapstate park · 11.4 miCamden Hills State Parkstate park · 12.0 miCamden Hillsstate park · 12.7 miCarvers Islandstate park · 14.2 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes9 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.8 on 26 Feb 199940 mi away, near China, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.3 on 14 Jan 202332 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowHancock County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality91% of days had good air in 2025332 of 365 days measured29 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 35, worst day 133main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Hancock County monitors, ME
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription66% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterDeer Run Aptsserves 60 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation101 ft31 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalPen Bay Medical Center15.7 miPost officeSunset Post Office4.7 miTown hallDeer Isle Town Hall5.8 miFire stationDeer Isle Volunteer Fire Department5.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportKnox County Regional Airport RKD19 miMajor airportPortland International Jetport PWM86 miInterstateI-9537 miUS highwayUS 111 miAmtrakBrunswick, ME BRK62 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04627 ZIP area.
