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Bucksport, ME
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04416.
Population
3,105
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
272
ZIP codes
1
Bucksport and its ZIP codes
Bucksport at a glance
- Bucksport is about 6 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,011, 17% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,300 (28% below Maine) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Bucksport, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bucksport, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,011
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
53.6
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,115), Italian Americans (253), German Americans (241).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Bucksport.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,173
23,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$589M
FY 2026, $10,609 per person
PPP loans
$5.9M
172 loans, 826 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bucksport, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.7%
- Carpooled29.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bucksport, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
827
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
284
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bucksport, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Bucksport
1 in or overlapping Bucksport. Population shown
Cities near Bucksport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11 |
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| BrewerCity | 13 mi | 15.2 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| EllsworthCity | 15 mi | 79.3 |
| BangorCity | 16 mi | 34.3 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| BelfastCity | 17 mi | 34.1 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2 |
| Old TownCity | 24 mi | 38.8 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bucksport, ME in?
- Bucksport is in Hancock County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Bucksport, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bucksport include 04416.
- What is the population of Bucksport, ME?
- About 3,105 people live in Bucksport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bucksport?
- Nearby places include Winterport (4.5 mi), Hampden (10 mi), Searsport (11 mi), Brewer (13 mi), Castine (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023