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North Haven, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04853

Knox County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

354
12/sq mi
$87,500
Median income
$440,200
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Haven pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04853 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04853 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Haven, Knox County, Maine, home to just 354 residents across 29.5 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04853 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,500 (19% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $49,984. Poverty here runs at 8.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $440,200 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. To put 04853 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Knox County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Haven, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04853.

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 04853, North Haven, 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

354

Population

29.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 04853?

49.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$87,500

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$49,984

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04853 ranks nationally

North Haven, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,500 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

542

Total Housing Units

206

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$440,200

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 04853, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,193,000.

37

Businesses

131

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 18.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 13.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 8.1%
Retail trade 3 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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 04853 vs 04863 →

ZIP 04853 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 04853 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
04863 Vinalhaven, ME 1,165 5.1 mi
04683 Sunset, ME 104 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

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Pop: 7,297
04843 standard
Camden, ME
Pop: 4,851
04864 standard
Warren, ME
Pop: 4,751
04862 standard
Union, ME
Pop: 3,592
04856 standard
Rockport, ME
Pop: 3,330
04861 standard
Thomaston, ME
Pop: 2,781

Related Areas

Knox County North Haven, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04853 in? ▼
ZIP code 04853 (North Haven) is located in Knox County, Maine. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04853? ▼
ZIP code 04853 in North Haven, ME has a population of 354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04853? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04853 is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04853? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04853 is $440,200, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04853? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04853 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04853? ▼
ZIP code 04853 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04853? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04853 are: Construction (7), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04853? ▼
In ZIP code 04853, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 04853? ▼
In ZIP code 04853, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04853? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04853 is 8.8% 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.