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Kennebunk, ME
Census-designated place in York County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04043.
Population
6,221
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
922
ZIP codes
1
Kennebunk and its ZIP codes
Kennebunk at a glance
- Kennebunk is about 20 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $95,169 a year, 27% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $452,800 (53% above Maine) and median rent is $1,466 a month.
Local data for Kennebunk, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kennebunk, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,169
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$452,800
Median rent
$1,466/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
52.0%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,216), German Americans (749), Italian Americans (663).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Kennebunk.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,166
79,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
How people get to work
Kennebunk, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.3%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home36.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kennebunk, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,796
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 13°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kennebunk, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Kennebunk
1 in or overlapping Kennebunk. Population shown
Cities near Kennebunk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.5 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| BiddefordCity | 7.5 mi | 30.1 |
| SanfordCity | 8.9 mi | 47.8 |
| North BerwickCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| SacoCity | 11 mi | 38.6 |
| Old Orchard BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.4 |
| Cape NeddickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| South BerwickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| York HarborCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| BerwickCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| Somersworth, NHCity | 20 mi | 9.8 |
| South PortlandCity | 21 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kennebunk, ME in?
- Kennebunk is in York County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Kennebunk, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kennebunk include 04043.
- What is the population of Kennebunk, ME?
- About 6,221 people live in Kennebunk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kennebunk?
- Nearby places include West Kennebunk (2.9 mi), Kennebunkport (4.5 mi), Biddeford (7.5 mi), Sanford (8.9 mi), North Berwick (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023