| ZIP Code | 04860 |
|---|---|
| City | Tenants Harbor |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 43.944324 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.243196 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 504 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 93 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 32 (2.7%) |
| Bachelors | 67 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 496 (41.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,112 ≈ Avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $310,000 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,556/mo ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,529 |
| Vacant Units | 740 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 740 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 04860 is located in Tenants Harbor, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 1,506, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.8 years. Economically, 04860 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,112 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04860 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $310,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,556 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 04860 is primarily White (94.02%). Residents are well-educated — 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04860 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 04860 in Tenants Harbor, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,506 residents, a median household income of $72,112, and a median home value of $310,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.