| ZIP Code | 04858 |
|---|---|
| City | South Thomaston |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 46 ft |
| Latitude | 44.046511 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.154059 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 334 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 91 (9%) |
| Associates | 86 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (2.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 484 (47.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,938 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $305,200 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,063/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 865 |
| Vacant Units | 269 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 865 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 269 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 04858 is located in South Thomaston, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 1,400, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.7 years. Economically, 04858 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,938 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04858 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $305,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,063 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 04858 is primarily White (96.64%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 04858 in South Thomaston, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,400 residents, a median household income of $80,938, and a median home value of $305,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.