04046 ZIP Code — Kennebunkport, ME

York County, Maine

ZIP code 04046 is located in Kennebunkport, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 44.42 square miles and serves a population of 7,965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $507,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($93,810) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,965

population

44.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kennebunkport	Acceptable
Kennebunkport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04043 Kennebunk (4 mi) 04005 Biddeford (5.4 mi) 04072 Saco (8.2 mi) 04064 Old Orchard Beach (9 mi) 04090 Wells (9.5 mi) 04002 Alfred (10.9 mi) 04073 Sanford (12.4 mi) 03907 Ogunquit (12.9 mi) 04074 Scarborough (13.5 mi) 04093 Buxton (14.9 mi) 03906 North Berwick (15.3 mi) 03902 Cape Neddick (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,965
Population density	179 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	44.42 sq mi
Water area	3.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.4183
Longitude	-70.4982
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

7,965

Population

179

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$93,810

Median household income

$51,840

Per capita income

$507,000

Median home value

$1,204

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

3,889

Housing units

41.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

216

Under 5

230

154

5–9

164

172

10–14

183

132

15–19

140

243

20–24

257

445

25–34

471

369

35–44

392

520

45–54

551

367

55–59

389

320

60–64

339

531

65–74

563

286

75–84

303

111

85+

117

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,304	16.4%
18 and over	6,661	83.6%
65 and over	1,911	24.0%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,649	93.9%
Two or more races	253	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	179	2.2%
Other race	47	0.6%
Asian	8	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.1%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$93,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

$500k–$1M 33.8%

$1M+ 16.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$507,000
Median rent / month	$1,204
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Fuel oil	60.8%
Wood	6.8%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,782	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	266	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	452	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	700	21.9%
Households with children under 18	690	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,287	40.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	26.3%
Married	60.3%	52.3%
Separated	0.6%	3.3%
Widowed	2.5%	6.0%
Divorced	13.2%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 16.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	41.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	7.1%
Kindergarten	75	5.8%
Elementary school	536	41.4%
High school	287	22.2%
College / grad school	304	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	613	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,519	94.4%
Spanish	62	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,675	96.4%
Born in same state	7,581	95.2%
Born in different state	3,884	48.8%
Foreign born	94	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	290	3.6%
Not a US citizen	160	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,686	21.2%
Italian	1,055	13.2%
German	1,020	12.8%
Arab	397	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	147	1.8%
Dutch	88	1.1%
Norwegian	73	0.9%
English	39	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04046

What city is ZIP code 04046 in?

ZIP code 04046 is primarily assigned to Kennebunkport, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04046 in?

ZIP code 04046 falls within York County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04046 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 04046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04046 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 04046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04046?

The median home value in ZIP code 04046 is $507,000.

Does ZIP code 04046 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 04046 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04046 in?

ZIP code 04046 observes the EST timezone.