| ZIP Code | 04851 |
|---|---|
| City | Matinicus |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Latitude | 43.859145 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.879348 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.1 yrs ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.7% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 16 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 14 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 8 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29 (39.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,292 ▼ 38% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $425,000 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 162 |
| Vacant Units | 123 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 162 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 123 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 04851 is located in Matinicus, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 85, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.1 years. Economically, 04851 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,292 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04851 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $425,000 is significantly above the national average. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 04851 is primarily White (96.47%). Residents are well-educated — 48.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 33% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 04851 in Matinicus, ME is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 85 residents, a median household income of $47,292, and a median home value of $425,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.