Vinalhaven, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04863
Knox County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,165
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,963
- Median income Near-median income area
- $428,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vinalhaven pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04863 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04863 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine, home to just 1,165 residents across 60.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04863 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,963 (1% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,679. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $428,400 (51% above the average Maine ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,017.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 04863 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 04863
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinalhaven, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04863.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 04863, Vinalhaven, 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
1,165
Population
60.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04863?
65.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
8.0%
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?
$72,963
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$59,679
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04863 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Vinalhaven, 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)
$72,963 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,221housing units
1,221
Total Housing Units
628
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$428,400
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,017
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 04863, employing approximately 239 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,231,000.
71
Businesses
239
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 22 | 31.0% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 18.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.2% |
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 04863 vs 04853 →
ZIP 04863 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 04863 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04863, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,165 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 04863 in?
ZIP code 04863 (Vinalhaven) 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 04863?
ZIP code 04863 in Vinalhaven, ME has a population of 1,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04863?
The median household income in ZIP 04863 is $72,963, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04863?
The median home value in ZIP 04863 is $428,400, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04863 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04863?
ZIP code 04863 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04863?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04863 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22), Retail trade (13), Construction (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04863?
In ZIP code 04863, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 04863?
In ZIP code 04863, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04863 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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