ZIP Code 04653
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Bass Harbor · Hancock County · Maine
- Population
- 490
- Median income
- $90,250
- Median home value
- $417,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.1%
- Land area
- 7.4 sq mi
66/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 50% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
New York
ZIP code 04653 in Bass Harbor, Maine has a population of 490. The median household income is $90,250, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $417,900, 50% above the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in Bass Harbor, Hancock County, Maine. The area is home to 490 residents, producing a population density of 66 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 04653 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04653 sits at $90,250 (23% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,553. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $417,900 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,591 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 04653 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 04653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04653.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04653, Bass Harbor, 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
490
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04653?
38.2
Median Age
40.5%
Male
59.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$90,250
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$38,553
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
420
Total Housing Units
259
Occupied Units
161
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$417,900
Median Home Value
+47% vs state
$1,591
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 04653, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,531,000.
21
Businesses
59
Employees
$2.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 14.3% |
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 04653 vs 04679 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04679 | Southwest Harbor, ME | 1,767 | 3.4 mi |
| 04612 | Bernard, ME | 589 | 2.6 mi |
| 04635 | Frenchboro, ME | 61 | 6.1 mi |
| 04625 | Cranberry Isles, ME | 47 | 4.2 mi |
| 04660 | Mount Desert, ME | 1,309 | 7.6 mi |
| 04662 | Northeast Harbor, ME | 488 | 5.8 mi |
| 04674 | Seal Cove, ME | 484 | 5.6 mi |
| 04646 | Islesford, ME | 94 | 6.1 mi |
| 04675 | Seal Harbor, ME | 253 | 6.7 mi |
| 04685 | Swans Island, ME | 332 | 7.4 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Bass Harbor, 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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