Kittery Point, ME · standard
ZIP Code 03905
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,780
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $140,730
- Median income Above-median income area
- $541,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kittery Point pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03905 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 03905 covers 17.0 square miles in Kittery Point, York County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,780 residents on file, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03905 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,730 (91% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,590. The poverty rate is 3.5%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $541,100 (91% above the average Maine ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,533.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 03905 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 03905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kittery Point, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03905.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 03905, Kittery Point, 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
1,780
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03905?
51.0
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.3%
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?
$140,730
Median Household Income
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$71,590
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 03905 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Kittery Point, 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)
$140,730 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,123housing units
1,123
Total Housing Units
956
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$541,100
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$2,533
Median Rent
1956
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
+20.1%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03905 have increased 20.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.0% | 184 |
| 2020 | +1.5% | 187 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 210 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 252 |
| 2024 | – | 284 |
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 23 business establishments in ZIP 03905, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,010,000.
23
Businesses
95
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
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 03905 vs 03854 →
ZIP 03905 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
- 03903 6,211
Eliot (03903)
6,211 residents
- 03870 5,162
Rye (03870)
5,162 residents
- 03902 2,211
Cape Neddick (03902)
2,211 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 03905 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03905 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
- 03902
Cape Neddick (03902)
$133,676 median income
- 03909
York (03909)
$115,608 median income
- 03801
Portsmouth (03801)
$106,756 median income
- 03903
Eliot (03903)
$101,522 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03905 ranks #5 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 | 2.2 mi |
| 03904 | Kittery, ME | 7,703 | 2.8 mi |
| 03909 | York, ME | 9,738 | 5.6 mi |
| 03911 | York Harbor, ME | 250 | 4.2 mi |
| 03801 | Portsmouth, NH | 21,532 | 6.0 mi |
| 03870 | Rye, NH | 5,162 | 6.2 mi |
| 03910 | York Beach, ME | 328 | 6.9 mi |
| 03903 | Eliot, ME | 6,211 | 6.6 mi |
| 03902 | Cape Neddick, ME | 2,211 | 9.6 mi |
| 03871 | Rye Beach, NH | 136 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03905, 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 (1,780 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 03905 in?
ZIP code 03905 (Kittery Point) 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 03905?
ZIP code 03905 in Kittery Point, ME has a population of 1,780 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03905?
The median household income in ZIP 03905 is $140,730, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03905?
The median home value in ZIP 03905 is $541,100, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03905 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03905?
ZIP code 03905 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03905 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03905?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03905 increased by 20.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 03905?
In ZIP code 03905, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03905?
In ZIP code 03905, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03905 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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