| ZIP Code | 04856 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockport |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 294 ft |
| Latitude | 44.180604 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.122109 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.8% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 570 (24%) |
| Some College | 149 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 236 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 274 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,121 (47.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,169 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $415,100 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,175/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,959 |
| Vacant Units | 515 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,959 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 515 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 04856 is located in Rockport, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 3,663, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.6 years. Economically, 04856 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,169 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04856 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $415,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,175 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 04856 is primarily White (94.43%). Residents are well-educated — 58.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04856 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 04856 in Rockport, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,663 residents, a median household income of $93,169, and a median home value of $415,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.