Northeast Harbor

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Maine

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Northeast Harbor is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hancock County, Maine, with 370 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southwest Harbor, 2.5 miles SW.

About Northeast Harbor

Northeast Harbor is a village on Mount Desert Island, located in the town of Mount Desert in Hancock County, Maine, United States.

The village has a significant summer population, and has long been a quiet enclave of the rich and famous. Summer residents include the Rockefeller family. The village was once so popular as a summer resort among Philadelphians, including members of the Clark banking family, that it was sometimes known as "Philadelphia on the rocks".

Landmarks include the Asticou Hotel, the Asticou Azalea Garden, and Thuya Garden at the village's eastern entrance; Main Street, home to a variety of shops and restaurants; and the Marina, home to more than 200 yachts during the summertime.

Its ZIP code is 04662. Its area code is 207, exchange 276.

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Living in Northeast Harbor

Median household income
$92,415
Median home value
$729,700
Median rent
$1,356/mo
Median age
58
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Northeast Harbor, ME population

Northeast Harbor had 370 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census370
Density512 per sq mi (198 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Northeast Harbor at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyHancock County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population370 (2020)
Land area0.72 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Water area0.86 sq mi (2.24 km²)
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates44.2901° N, 68.2908° W
ZIP code04662
Census code (GEOID)2351095

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Harbor

What county is Northeast Harbor in?

Northeast Harbor is in Hancock County, Maine.

What is the population of Northeast Harbor, ME?

370 people lived in Northeast Harbor at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Northeast Harbor, ME?

The ZIP code of Northeast Harbor is 04662.

What is the elevation of Northeast Harbor?

36 feet (11 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Northeast Harbor?

Southwest Harbor (2.5 mi), Mount Desert (3.6 mi), Cranberry Isles (3.7 mi), Bar Harbor (7.5 mi), Tremont (8.6 mi).

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