Kittery, ME · standard
ZIP Code 03904
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,703
- 265/sq mi High-density area
- $85,084
- Median income Above-median income area
- $448,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kittery pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 265
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03904 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03904 (Kittery, ME) rose +12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.4 in 2023 to 345.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03904 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kittery, York County, Maine, home to 7,703 residents across 29.1 square miles, a density of 265 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03904 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,084 (16% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,533. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $448,900 (58% above the average Maine ZIP), while 63.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,651.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 03904 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kittery, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03904.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Construction 27
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 23
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03904, Kittery, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,703
Population
29.1
Area (sq mi)
265
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03904?
46.4
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,084
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$51,533
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03904 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Kittery, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,084 Top 26% higher than 74% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,411housing units
4,411
Total Housing Units
3,955
Occupied Units
456
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$448,900
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,651
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.4%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03904 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 209 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 234 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 264 |
| 2023 | +16.7% | 307 |
| 2024 | +12.4% | 346 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 329 business establishments in ZIP 03904, employing approximately 3,063 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,094,000.
329
Businesses
3,063
Employees
$123.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 96 | 29.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 27 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03904 vs 03854 →
ZIP 03904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
21,532 residents
- 03909
York (03909)
9,738 residents
- 03904 7,703
Kittery (03904)
7,703 residents
- 03908 7,233
South Berwick (03908)
7,233 residents
- 03903 6,211
Eliot (03903)
6,211 residents
- 03870 5,162
Rye (03870)
5,162 residents
- 03905 1,780
Kittery Point (03905)
1,780 residents
- 03854 968
New Castle (03854)
968 residents
- 03910 328
York Beach (03910)
328 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03904 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03854
New Castle (03854)
$176,953 median income
- 03911
York Harbor (03911)
$156,299 median income
- 03871
Rye Beach (03871)
$142,115 median income
- 03870
Rye (03870)
$140,938 median income
- 03905
Kittery Point (03905)
$140,730 median income
- 03909
York (03909)
$115,608 median income
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
$106,756 median income
- 03903
Eliot (03903)
$101,522 median income
- 03908
South Berwick (03908)
$98,289 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03904 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03854 | New Castle, NH | 968 | 3.2 mi |
| 03905 | Kittery Point, ME | 1,780 | 2.8 mi |
| 03903 | Eliot, ME | 6,211 | 3.8 mi |
| 03909 | York, ME | 9,738 | 4.6 mi |
| 03801 | Portsmouth, NH | 21,532 | 4.6 mi |
| 03911 | York Harbor, ME | 250 | 5.1 mi |
| 03870 | Rye, NH | 5,162 | 6.8 mi |
| 03908 | South Berwick, ME | 7,233 | 8.9 mi |
| 03871 | Rye Beach, NH | 136 | 9.1 mi |
| 03910 | York Beach, ME | 328 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03904, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,703 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03904 in?
ZIP code 03904 (Kittery) is located in York County, Maine. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 03904?
ZIP code 03904 in Kittery, ME has a population of 7,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03904?
The median household income in ZIP 03904 is $85,084, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03904?
The median home value in ZIP 03904 is $448,900, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03904 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03904?
ZIP code 03904 has 329 business establishments employing approximately 3,063 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03904 are: Retail trade (96), Accommodation and food services (54), Construction (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03904 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03904?
In ZIP code 03904, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03904 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03904?
In ZIP code 03904, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03904 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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