Bass Harbor, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04653
Hancock County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 490
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $417,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bass Harbor pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04653 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04653 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bass Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, home to just 490 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04653 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,250 (23% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,553. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $417,900 (47% above the average Maine ZIP), while 72.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,591.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 04653 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 04653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bass Harbor, ME
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,553
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04653 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Bass Harbor, 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)
$90,250 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
420housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 04653 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04679
Southwest Harbor (04679)
1,767 residents
- 04660
Mount Desert (04660)
1,309 residents
- 04612 589
Bernard (04612)
589 residents
- 04653 490
Bass Harbor (04653)
490 residents
- 04662 488
Northeast Harbor (04662)
488 residents
- 04674 484
Seal Cove (04674)
484 residents
- 04685 332
Swans Island (04685)
332 residents
- 04675 253
Seal Harbor (04675)
253 residents
- 04646 94
Islesford (04646)
94 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04653 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04675
Seal Harbor (04675)
$250,000 median income
- 04662
Northeast Harbor (04662)
$108,214 median income
- 04653 $90,250
Bass Harbor (04653)
$90,250 median income
- 04612 $89,839
Bernard (04612)
$89,839 median income
- 04646 $88,750
Islesford (04646)
$88,750 median income
- 04685 $86,250
Swans Island (04685)
$86,250 median income
- 04660 $78,646
Mount Desert (04660)
$78,646 median income
- 04674 $76,667
Seal Cove (04674)
$76,667 median income
- 04679 $59,205
Southwest Harbor (04679)
$59,205 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04653 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04653, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 04653 in?
ZIP code 04653 (Bass Harbor) 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 04653?
ZIP code 04653 in Bass Harbor, ME has a population of 490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04653?
The median household income in ZIP 04653 is $90,250, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04653?
The median home value in ZIP 04653 is $417,900, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04653 is White at 90.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04653?
ZIP code 04653 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04653 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04653?
In ZIP code 04653, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04653?
In ZIP code 04653, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04653 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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