| ZIP Code | 04547 |
|---|---|
| City | Friendship |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 32 ft |
| Latitude | 43.978605 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.332584 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.7 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 285 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 110 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 117 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 63 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 390 (40.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,618 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,235/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 846 |
| Vacant Units | 266 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 846 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 266 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 04547 is located in Friendship, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 1,276, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.7 years. Economically, 04547 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,618 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04547 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $265,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,235 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 04547 is primarily White (93.65%). Residents are well-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04547 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 04547 in Friendship, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,276 residents, a median household income of $66,618, and a median home value of $265,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.