ZIP Code 04853

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North Haven · Knox County · Maine

Population
354

12/sq mi

Median income
$87,500

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$440,200

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.4%

Median age 49.6

Land area
29.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04853 in North Haven, Maine has a population of 354. The median household income is $87,500, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $440,200, 58% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.5 square miles in North Haven, Knox County, Maine. The area is home to 354 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 04853 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04853 sits at $87,500 (19% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $49,984. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 04853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 04853 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 04853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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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

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

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for North Haven, 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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