Winter Harbor
Town in Hancock County, Maine
Winter Harbor is a town in Hancock County, Maine, with 461 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gouldsboro, 6.3 miles NE.
- 461residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.2 km²
- 32 / sq mipopulation density
- 04693ZIP code
About Winter Harbor
Winter Harbor is a town on the Schoodic Peninsula in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 461 at the 2020 census. The town is located just outside the Schoodic Peninsula portion of Acadia National Park and is due east of the town of Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. Winter Harbor was once the location of a US Naval Station, NSGA-WH, which closed in the mid-2000s, and is now home to the Schoodic Institute’s Education and Research Center.
The Schoodic Point District of Acadia National Park is adjacent to the town, and has played an important role in the community’s economic and social development. The Municipality includes the village proper of Winter Harbor, the summer colony of Grindstone Neck, and the hamlets of Gerrishville and Summer Harbor. An iconic, Downeast fishing village, Winter Harbor is home to an active, multigenerational fishing fleet, and is the namesake of the Winter Harbor model boat. In addition, the community is or was a summer residence of several notable figures, such as Frederick Hauck, Fitzgerald Eugene Dixon, among others.
Winter Harbor hosts the annual Winter Harbor Lobster Festival each August, which celebrates the community’s history, culture, and economic activity. The festival draws crowds from across the Peninsula and wider Downeast Acadia Region, and includes activities, markets, boat races, a parade, and other events.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Winter Harbor weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Winter Harbor
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Winter Harbor
- Median household income
- $86,250
- Median home value
- $210,500
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Median age
- 64.6
Do you know Winter Harbor? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Winter Harbor special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Winter Harbor
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Winter Harbor Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Winter Harbor, ME population
Winter Harbor had 461 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 461 |
|---|---|
| Density | 32 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winter Harbor at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 461 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.38 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Water area | 54.75 sq mi (141.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3538° N, 68.1385° W |
| ZIP code | 04693 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300986655 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winter Harbor
- Gouldsboro6.3 mi NE
- Bar Harbor6.9 mi NW
- Cranberry Isles7.9 mi SW
- Sorrento8.5 mi N
- Northeast Harbor8.7 mi SW
- Mount Desert9.6 mi W
- Southwest Harbor10.9 mi SW
- Sullivan12.6 mi N
- Lamoine13.1 mi NW
- Steuben13.3 mi NE
- Hancock14.0 mi NW
- Trenton14.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Winter Harbor
What county is Winter Harbor in?
Winter Harbor is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the population of Winter Harbor, ME?
461 people lived in Winter Harbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winter Harbor, ME?
The ZIP code of Winter Harbor is 04693.
What is the elevation of Winter Harbor?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winter Harbor?
Gouldsboro (6.3 mi), Bar Harbor (6.9 mi), Cranberry Isles (7.9 mi), Sorrento (8.5 mi), Northeast Harbor (8.7 mi).
Last updated: