04353 ZIP Code — Whitefield, ME

Lincoln County, Maine

ZIP code 04353 is located in Whitefield, Maine, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 46.78 square miles and serves a population of 2,269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04353

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 $201,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,411. 36% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04353 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,269

population

46.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitefield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04348 Jefferson (5.6 mi) 04363 Windsor (7.8 mi) 04535 Alna (7.9 mi) 04555 Nobleboro (8.8 mi) 04345 Gardiner (9.7 mi) 04553 Newcastle (10.7 mi) 04342 Dresden (10.9 mi) 04333 Augusta (11.4 mi) 04336 Augusta (11.5 mi) 04574 Washington (11.9 mi) 04347 Hallowell (12.1 mi) 04357 Richmond (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,269
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	46.78 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	44.2007
Longitude	-69.6061
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	37.7%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.3%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,269

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$76,411

Median household income

$35,085

Per capita income

$201,600

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,018

Housing units

30.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

145

150

35–44

157

141

45–54

148

55–59

109

60–64

115

149

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	490	21.6%
18 and over	1,779	78.4%
65 and over	459	20.2%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,172	95.2%
Two or more races	62	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.6%
Asian	9	0.4%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	42.6%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	35.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.3%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$76,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,600
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	49.3%
Wood	30.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	557	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	129	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	78	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	135	15.0%
Households with children under 18	268	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	33.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	9.5%
Married	61.1%	63.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%
Widowed	2.5%	5.6%
Divorced	15.8%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.7%
Kindergarten	45	9.8%
Elementary school	223	48.7%
High school	89	19.4%
College / grad school	93	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Construction 12.0%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 11.4%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,137	94.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,237	98.6%
Born in same state	2,218	97.8%
Born in different state	1,572	69.3%
Foreign born	19	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.4%
Not a US citizen	26	81.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	614	27.1%
Italian	421	18.6%
German	132	5.8%
Arab	98	4.3%
Norwegian	45	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	1.1%
Polish	16	0.7%
Dutch	6	0.3%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04353

What city is ZIP code 04353 in?

ZIP code 04353 is primarily assigned to Whitefield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04353 in?

ZIP code 04353 falls within Lincoln County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04353 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 04353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04353 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04353?

ZIP code 04353 has an estimated population of 2,269 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04353?

The median home value in ZIP code 04353 is $201,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04353 in?

ZIP code 04353 observes the EST timezone.