Kennebunk, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04043
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,810
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $107,804
- Median income Above-median income area
- $487,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kennebunk pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04043 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 04043 (Kennebunk, ME) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.4 in 2023 to 308.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kennebunk, York County, Maine, home to 10,810 residents across 91.5 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,804 (47% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,309. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $487,700 (72% above the average Maine ZIP), while 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,425.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 04043 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 04043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennebunk, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04043.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 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 04043, Kennebunk, 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
10,810
Population
91.5
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04043?
54.6
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
7.7%
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?
$107,804
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$59,309
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04043 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Kennebunk, 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)
$107,804 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
6,403housing units
6,403
Total Housing Units
5,364
Occupied Units
1,039
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$487,700
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,425
Median Rent
1983
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04043 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 199 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 232 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 264 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 300 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 308 |
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 450 business establishments in ZIP 04043, employing approximately 4,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,841,000.
450
Businesses
4,707
Employees
$269.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 45 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 04043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04005
Biddeford (04005)
23,146 residents
- 04072
Saco (04072)
18,482 residents
- 04043
Kennebunk (04043)
10,810 residents
- 04090
Wells (04090)
9,589 residents
- 04046 7,496
Kennebunkport (04046)
7,496 residents
- 04002 7,351
Alfred (04002)
7,351 residents
- 03907 894
Ogunquit (03907)
894 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04043 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03907
Ogunquit (03907)
$114,259 median income
- 04043
Kennebunk (04043)
$107,804 median income
- 04046
Kennebunkport (04046)
$102,529 median income
- 04072
Saco (04072)
$92,241 median income
- 04090
Wells (04090)
$88,024 median income
- 04002
Alfred (04002)
$84,537 median income
- 04005
Biddeford (04005)
$74,647 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04043 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04043, 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 (10,810 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 04043 in?
ZIP code 04043 (Kennebunk) 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 04043?
ZIP code 04043 in Kennebunk, ME has a population of 10,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04043?
The median household income in ZIP 04043 is $107,804, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04043?
The median home value in ZIP 04043 is $487,700, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04043 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04043?
ZIP code 04043 has 450 business establishments employing approximately 4,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04043 are: Health care and social assistance (63), Accommodation and food services (59), Retail trade (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04043 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 04043?
In ZIP code 04043, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% 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 04043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04043 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04043?
In ZIP code 04043, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04043 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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