04853 ZIP Code — North Haven, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04853 is located in North Haven, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 11.37 square miles and serves a population of 448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04853

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 $405,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,688. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04853 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

448

population

11.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04863 Vinalhaven (4.8 mi) 04683 Sunset (8.2 mi) 04681 Stonington (10.5 mi) 04848 Islesboro (11.5 mi) 04843 Camden (11.9 mi) 04856 Rockport (12.5 mi) 04650 Little Deer Isle (12.6 mi) 04854 Owls Head (12.8 mi) 04841 Rockland (12.9 mi) 04627 Deer Isle (13.2 mi) 04861 Thomaston (15.3 mi) 04849 Lincolnville (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	448
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	11.37 sq mi
Water area	12.27 sq mi
Latitude	44.1480
Longitude	-68.8758
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	22.3%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.3%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

448

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$89,688

Median household income

$46,866

Per capita income

$405,700

Median home value

$1,042

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

478

Housing units

49.7%

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	88	19.6%
18 and over	360	80.4%
65 and over	121	27.0%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	429	92.3%
Two or more races	19	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	17	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	8.3%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$89,688

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 40.1%

$500k–$1M 19.0%

$1M+ 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$405,700
Median rent / month	$1,042
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	64.6%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	47.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	61.4%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	21	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	26	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	28	15.2%
Households with children under 18	53	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	39.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	11.9%
Married	62.3%	69.0%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	3.6%
Divorced	6.8%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 18.7%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.5%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	49.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.3%
Kindergarten	13	16.7%
Elementary school	40	51.3%
High school	17	21.8%
College / grad school	7	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Professional & management 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 6.3%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Retail trade 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	34.3%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.9%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.6%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.0

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	431	96.2%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	435	97.1%
Born in same state	432	96.4%
Born in different state	261	58.3%
Foreign born	3	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.9%
Not a US citizen	4	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	29%
Italian	45	10%
Arab	42	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	2.2%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04853

What city is ZIP code 04853 in?

ZIP code 04853 is primarily assigned to North Haven, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04853 in?

ZIP code 04853 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04853 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 04853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04853?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 04853 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 04853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04853 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04853 in?

ZIP code 04853 observes the EST timezone.