04653 ZIP Code — Bass Harbor, ME

Hancock County, Maine

ZIP code 04653 is located in Bass Harbor, Maine, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 3.55 square miles and serves a population of 700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04653

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $62,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

700

population

3.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bass Harbor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04679 Southwest Harbor (1.6 mi) 04612 Bernard (2 mi) 04674 Seal Cove (4.6 mi) 04685 Swans Island (7.2 mi) 04660 Mount Desert (7.9 mi) 04609 Bar Harbor (9.4 mi) 04616 Brooklin (13 mi) 04627 Deer Isle (15.2 mi) 04693 Winter Harbor (15.9 mi) 04681 Stonington (17 mi) 04676 Sedgwick (17.5 mi) 04614 Blue Hill (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	700
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	3.55 sq mi
Water area	8.22 sq mi
Latitude	44.2256
Longitude	-68.3324
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

700

Population

197

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$32,871

Per capita income

$289,800

Median home value

$1,297

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

376

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	132	18.9%
18 and over	568	81.1%
65 and over	115	16.4%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	678	96.2%
Two or more races	19	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	34.2%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	18.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	31.0%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 34.2%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,800
Median rent / month	$1,297
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	74.8%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	106	36.6%
Households with children under 18	76	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	31.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	18.2%
Married	45.8%	38.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	19.4%
Divorced	3.6%	24.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	10.9%
Kindergarten	5	3.6%
Elementary school	49	35.5%
High school	62	44.9%
College / grad school	7	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Professional & management 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.2%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	24.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.1%
Carpool	20.3%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	19.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	12.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	650	92.9%
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)	685	97.9%
Born in same state	678	96.9%
Born in different state	418	59.7%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.1%
Not a US citizen	8	53.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	308	44%
Italian	69	9.9%
Arab	21	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	1.9%
Dutch	9	1.3%
English	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04653

What city is ZIP code 04653 in?

ZIP code 04653 is primarily assigned to Bass Harbor, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04653 in?

ZIP code 04653 falls within Hancock County, Maine.

What is the population of ZIP code 04653?

ZIP code 04653 has an estimated population of 700 residents, with a density of 197 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04653?

The median home value in ZIP code 04653 is $289,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04653?

The median household income in ZIP code 04653 is $62,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04653 in?

ZIP code 04653 observes the EST timezone.