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 Low-density area
- $87,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $440,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,984. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $440,200 (55% above the average Maine ZIP), while 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $913.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 04853 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 04853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Haven, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04853.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04853?
49.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.5%
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?
$87,500
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$49,984
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04853 ranks among Maine ZIPs
North Haven, 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)
$87,500 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
542housing units
542
Total Housing Units
206
Occupied Units
336
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$440,200
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 04863
Vinalhaven (04863)
1,165 residents
- 04853 354
North Haven (04853)
354 residents
- 04683 104
Sunset (04683)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04853 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04853, 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 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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