ZIP Code 04416

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Bucksport · Hancock County · Maine

Population
5,468

37/sq mi

Median income
$64,587

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$250,900

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.0%

Median age 46.1

Land area
149.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 04416 in Bucksport, Maine has a population of 5,468. The median household income is $64,587, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $250,900, 10% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04416 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.8 square miles in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 5,468 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 04416 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04416 sits at $64,587 (12% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $35,173. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is $250,900 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $881 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04416 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04416 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 04416

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04416.

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 04416, Bucksport, 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

5,468

Population

149.8

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04416?

46.1

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$64,587

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,173

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,994

Total Housing Units

2,589

Occupied Units

405

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$250,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 04416, employing approximately 815 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,859,000.

128

Businesses

815

Employees

$37.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 20.3%
Retail trade 19 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.3%
Manufacturing 6 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.7%
Finance and insurance 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%
Information 3 2.3%
Educational services 3 2.3%

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 04416 vs 04474 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04474 Orrington, ME 3,733 6.2 mi
04472 Orland, ME 2,144 5.3 mi
04431 East Orland, ME 81 6.1 mi
04981 Stockton Springs, ME 2,316 8.4 mi
04429 Holden, ME 4,717 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04416 in?
ZIP code 04416 (Bucksport) is located in Hancock County, Maine. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04416?
ZIP code 04416 in Bucksport, ME has a population of 5,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04416?
The median household income in ZIP 04416 is $64,587, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04416?
The median home value in ZIP 04416 is $250,900, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04416?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04416 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04416?
ZIP code 04416 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04416?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04416 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04416?
In ZIP code 04416, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 04416?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04416 is 28.0 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 04416?
In ZIP code 04416, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04416?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04416 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 Bucksport, 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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