| ZIP Code | 04859 |
|---|---|
| City | Spruce Head |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Latitude | 43.996564 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.159454 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 105 (16.9%) |
| Some College | 127 (20.4%) |
| Associates | 129 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 86 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 176 (28.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,708 ≈ Avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $744,000 ▲ 167% above avg ↑ 191% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 463 |
| Vacant Units | 96 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 463 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 96 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 04859 is located in Spruce Head, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 810, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.8 years. Economically, 04859 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,708 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04859 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $744,000 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 191% since 2019.
The population of 04859 is primarily White (98.40%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 04859 in Spruce Head, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 810 residents, a median household income of $77,708, and a median home value of $744,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.