ZIP Code 04353

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Whitefield · Lincoln County · Maine

Population
2,300

19/sq mi

Median income
$73,875

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$242,300

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.0%

Median age 51.2

Land area
121.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 04353 in Whitefield, Maine has a population of 2,300. The median household income is $73,875, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $242,300, 13% below the US average. 33.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04353 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.1 square miles in Whitefield, Lincoln County, Maine. The area is home to 2,300 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04353 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04353 sits at $73,875 (1% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $36,602. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $242,300 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $895 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04353 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 04353 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04353

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04353.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04353, Whitefield, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,300

Population

121.1

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04353?

51.2

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$73,875

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,602

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,043

Total Housing Units

917

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$242,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$895

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 04353, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,242,000.

27

Businesses

184

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 18.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 18.5%
Construction 3 11.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
04348 Jefferson, ME 2,976 5.7 mi
04535 Alna, ME 709 8.2 mi
04363 Windsor, ME 2,575 7.5 mi
04346 Randolph, ME 1,772 7.1 mi
04359 South Gardiner, ME 388 7.6 mi
04555 Nobleboro, ME 1,643 9.6 mi
04342 Dresden, ME 1,672 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04353 in?
ZIP code 04353 (Whitefield) is located in Lincoln County, Maine. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04353?
ZIP code 04353 in Whitefield, ME has a population of 2,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04353?
The median household income in ZIP 04353 is $73,875, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04353?
The median home value in ZIP 04353 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04353 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04353?
ZIP code 04353 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04353 are: Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04353?
In ZIP code 04353, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 04353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04353 is 30.3 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 04353?
In ZIP code 04353, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04353 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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Official Data Resources for Whitefield, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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