Zip code 04353: Whitefield, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04353?

04353 is assigned to Whitefield, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04353 in?

04353 is in Lincoln County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04353?

About 2,115 people live in 04353, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04353?

The median household income in 04353 is $73,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 04353?

The closest zip codes to 04353 are 04341, 04348, 04535, 04346, 04359.

Residential delivery areaLincoln CountyEastern Time

Population

2,115

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$242K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$895/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04353

04353 is a rural zip code in Whitefield, Maine (Lincoln County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 2,115 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 51.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,875 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $242,300, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $895 a month.

33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.3 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04353 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers20.4%
98th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%110th of 399 in ME
Homeownership rate91.5%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%83rd of 399 in ME
Median age51.2
96th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8146th of 400 in ME
Healthcare workers15.9%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%45th of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older27.7%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%136th of 400 in ME
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%126th of 400 in ME
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%302nd of 399 in ME
Average commute30.3 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min120th of 384 in ME
Uninsured rate8.2%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%142nd of 400 in ME
Work from home13.5%
54th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%189th of 399 in ME
Government workers14.2%
54th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%190th of 399 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher33%
52nd
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%157th of 400 in ME
Median household income$73,875
42nd
U.S. $80,734 · ME $74,733162nd of 390 in ME
Per capita income$36,602
39th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742232nd of 400 in ME
Broadband access90.6%
38th
U.S. 91% · ME 90.3%178th of 399 in ME
Median home value$242,300
31st
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600204th of 396 in ME
Poverty rate7.1%
26th
U.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%282nd of 399 in ME
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%207th of 399 in ME
Residents under 1818%
19th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%173rd of 400 in ME
Median earnings per worker$38,232
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053334th of 399 in ME
Median gross rent$895
13th
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,139217th of 318 in ME
Diversity index14
7th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9172nd of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters33.3%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%255th of 374 in ME
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi226th of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%323rd of 400 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456342nd of 399 in ME
Population2,115
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817161st of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%325th of 400 in ME

Measure	04353	Lincoln	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Self-employed workers	20.4%	21.5%	13%	10%	98th	110th of 399
Homeownership rateStrength	91.5%	82.5%	74.3%	65.2%	97th	83rd of 399
Median age	51.2	51.4	44.8	38.9	96th	146th of 400
Healthcare workers	15.9%	9.5%	10.8%	9.7%	96th	45th of 399
Residents 65 and older	27.7%	29.4%	22.4%	17.2%	95th	136th of 400
Veterans	10.9%	10.8%	8.4%	6.2%	92nd	126th of 400
Housing vacancy	12.1%	30.6%	20.6%	10.1%	79th	302nd of 399
Average commute	30.3 min	23.3 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	75th	120th of 384
Uninsured rate	8.2%	6.6%	6.2%	8.4%	60th	142nd of 400
Work from home	13.5%	13.2%	15.9%	15.1%	54th	189th of 399
Government workers	14.2%	12.7%	14.1%	14.5%	54th	190th of 399
Bachelor's degree or higher	33%	40.2%	36.2%	35.7%	52nd	157th of 400
Median household income	$73,875	$76,875	$74,733	$80,734	42nd	162nd of 390
Per capita income	$36,602	$45,631	$43,742	$44,673	39th	232nd of 400
Broadband access	90.6%	89.1%	90.3%	91%	38th	178th of 399
Median home value	$242,300	$332,700	$296,600	$332,700	31st	204th of 396
Poverty rate	7.1%	7.9%	10.7%	12.5%	26th	282nd of 399
Tech workers	1.5%	1.8%	2.7%	3.8%	23rd	207th of 399
Residents under 18	18%	16.5%	18.1%	22%	19th	173rd of 400
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,232	$44,349	$48,053	$49,666	17th	334th of 399
Median gross rent	$895	$1,055	$1,139	$1,413	13th	217th of 318
Diversity index	14	13.2	18.9	61.4	7th	172nd of 400
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.3%	35.9%	48.4%	51.1%	7th	255th of 374
Population density	45/sq mi	79/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	226th of 400
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	2.2%	4.1%	14.1%	5th	323rd of 400
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.443	0.456	0.483	4th	342nd of 399
Population	2,115	36,099	1,387,817	334,922,499	3rd	161st of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	2.9%	3.8%	5.2%	2nd	325th of 400

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

16%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.2

Under 18

18%

65 and over

27.7%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0.5%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 917
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 68.8%
Married couples: 56.4%
Living alone: 22.9%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04353

$73,875

Lincoln Co.

$76,875

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,602

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04353

$242,300

Lincoln Co.

$332,700

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04353

$895

Lincoln Co.

$1,055

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,043
Owner-occupied: 91.5%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 7.9%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

33%

30–44

27%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

30.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Construction and repair

16%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Education

Management

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Construction

10%

Education

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Other services

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$38,232

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04353	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,645	$74,888
Service	$27,169	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,571	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,350	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,438	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

35%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
Households with broadband: 90.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.4%
No internet access: 8.8%
Without health insurance: 8.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Whitefield
State: Maine
County: Lincoln County
Center point: 44.1980° N, 69.6197° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04353

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04341	Coopers Mills, ME	5.4 mi	42	—	—
04348	Jefferson, ME	6 mi	3,484	$78,929	$286,300
04535	Alna, ME	6.9 mi	818	$93,125	$367,400
04346	Randolph, ME	7.1 mi	1,610	$66,574	$174,300
04359	South Gardiner, ME	7.1 mi	298	—	$186,700
04363	Windsor, ME	8.5 mi	2,690	$63,178	$228,800
04345	Gardiner, ME	8.6 mi	12,579	$77,410	$242,800
04555	Nobleboro, ME	9.5 mi	1,906	$100,417	$352,600
04342	Dresden, ME	9.7 mi	1,645	$74,844	$240,100
04553	Newcastle, ME	10 mi	1,913	$89,868	$398,000
04333	Augusta, ME · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
04338	Augusta, ME · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 04353

What city is zip code 04353?

04353 is assigned to Whitefield, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04353 in?

04353 is in Lincoln County, Maine.

What is the population of 04353?

About 2,115 people live in 04353, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04353 in?

04353 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04353?

The median household income in 04353 is $73,875.

What zip codes are near 04353?

The closest zip codes to 04353 are 04341, 04348, 04535, 04346, 04359.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04353, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.