| ZIP Code | 04855 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Clyde |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 43.931932 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.287741 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 69.5 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.63 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 86.1% ▲ 122% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 20 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 22 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (1.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 255 (84.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $250,001 ▲ 228% above avg ↑ 120% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $359,400 ▲ 29% above avg ↓ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 236 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 236 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.63 |
ZIP code 04855 is located in Port Clyde, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 316, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 69.5 years. Economically, 04855 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04855 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $359,400 is above the national average. Median home values have decreased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 04855 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 86.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Household income has grown by 120% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 56% — 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 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 04855 in Port Clyde, ME is characterized as affluent, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 316 residents, a median household income of $250,001, and a median home value of $359,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.