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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
$107,804
Median income
$487,700
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $59,309. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $487,700 for a typical home value (72% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,425 a month; 80.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing York County, letting you compare 04043 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04043?

54.6

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$59,309

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04043 ranks nationally

Kennebunk, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$107,804 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,403

Total Housing Units

5,364

Occupied Units

1,039

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$487,700

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04043 vs 04046 →

ZIP 04043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04043 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04046 Kennebunkport, ME 7,496 4.3 mi
04090 Wells, ME 9,589 5.8 mi
04005 Biddeford, ME 23,146 7.8 mi
03907 Ogunquit, ME 894 10.1 mi
04002 Alfred, ME 7,351 8.7 mi
04072 Saco, ME 18,482 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

04005 standard
Biddeford, ME
Pop: 23,146
04072 standard
Saco, ME
Pop: 18,482
04073 standard
Sanford, ME
Pop: 16,189
03909 standard
York, ME
Pop: 9,738
04090 standard
Wells, ME
Pop: 9,589
04064 standard
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Pop: 8,212

Related Areas

York County Kennebunk, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.