04863 ZIP Code — Vinalhaven, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04863 is located in Vinalhaven, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 23.31 square miles and serves a population of 981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04863

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 $386,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,269) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04863 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

981

population

23.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vinalhaven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04853 North Haven (4.8 mi) 04683 Sunset (10.5 mi) 04681 Stonington (10.7 mi) 04854 Owls Head (12.4 mi) 04841 Rockland (14.7 mi) 04627 Deer Isle (14.7 mi) 04856 Rockport (15.3 mi) 04858 South Thomaston (15.3 mi) 04843 Camden (15.7 mi) 04650 Little Deer Isle (15.7 mi) 04848 Islesboro (16.3 mi) 04861 Thomaston (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	981
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	23.31 sq mi
Water area	29.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.0815
Longitude	-68.8445
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	30.4%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	39.7%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.4%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

981

Population

People per sq mi

64.3

Median age

$73,269

Median household income

$58,163

Per capita income

$386,300

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,157

Housing units

48.2%

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

119

65–74

109

120

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	97	9.9%
18 and over	884	90.1%
65 and over	474	48.3%
Median age	64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	964	97.3%
Two or more races	12	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1%
Black or African American	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	39.7%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	10.4%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 20.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	20.6%
Median income	$73,269

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 32.2%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$386,300
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	59.3%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	38.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	76.0%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	284	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	100	20.0%
Households with children under 18	58	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	61.4%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	17.7%
Married	60.7%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	13.1%
Divorced	14.5%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 19.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	48.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	13.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	19.2%
High school	27	27.3%
College / grad school	40	40.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.4%

Construction 16.2%

Professional & management 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 5.6%

Retail trade 4.9%

Education & healthcare 4.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	46.9%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.0%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	40.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.3

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	14.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	60.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	939	95.7%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	899	91.6%
Born in same state	899	91.6%
Born in different state	542	55.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	82	8.4%
Not a US citizen	82	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	245	25%
English	80	8.2%
Italian	56	5.7%
Arab	47	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	1.2%
German	7	0.7%
Polish	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04863

What city is ZIP code 04863 in?

ZIP code 04863 is primarily assigned to Vinalhaven, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04863 in?

ZIP code 04863 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04863 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 04863 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04863 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 04863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04863 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04863 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04863?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 04863 in?

ZIP code 04863 observes the EST timezone.