Welcome to Deer Isle ...
Deer Isle is located in Hancock County<1>.
The location of Deer Isle has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Deer Isle, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Deer Isle has a population of 1,916 people<3> (see below for details).
Deer Isle is 30 feet [9 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Deer Isle lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Deer Isle is located in the (207) area code.
The ZIP code for Deer Isle: 04627<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Deer Isle had an population of 1,916 people. This is a decrease of 2.99% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 2.13% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Deer Isle had a population of 1,975 people. This makes Deer Isle the county's 8th most populous community.
The population of Deer Isle represents 0.15% of the population of Maine (which has 1,328,361 people), making it the state's 169th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,975 people, the population of Deer Isle increased 5.28% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,876 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Deer Isle.
Communities near Deer Isle ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Deer Isle.
- Camden
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
- Camden is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,806 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <6>
- Rockport
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockport
- Rockport is located in Knox County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,389 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockport <6>
- Blue Hill
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Hill
- Blue Hill is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,651 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Hill <6>
- Lincolnville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincolnville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincolnville
- Lincolnville is located in Waldo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,252 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lincolnville <6>
- Mount Desert
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Desert have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Desert
- Mount Desert is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,114 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Desert <6>
- Southwest Harbor
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southwest Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southwest Harbor
- Southwest Harbor is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,793 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Southwest Harbor <6>
- Tremont
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east) - Northport
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northport
- Northport is located in Waldo County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,593 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northport <6>
- Penobscot
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Penobscot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penobscot
- Penobscot is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Penobscot <6>
- Sedgwick
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sedgwick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sedgwick
- Sedgwick is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,175 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sedgwick <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Deer Isle. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Deer Isle.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Deer Isle. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Deer Isle.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Deer Isle. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Deer Isle.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Deer Isle ...
Looking for more information about Deer Isle? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Deer Isle, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Deer Isle.
Adding Deer Isle to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Deer Isle in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Deer Isle was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Deer Isle in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Deer Isle.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Deer Isle. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hancock County: www.co.hancock.me.us/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Hancock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Deer Isle. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Deer Isle - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Deer Isle). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Deer Isle or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |