| ZIP Code | 04986 |
|---|---|
| City | Thorndike |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 376 ft |
| Latitude | 44.54946 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.211292 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.35 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 407 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 141 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 144 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 110 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 303 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,375 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,500 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,087/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 802 |
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 802 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.35 |
ZIP code 04986 is located in Thorndike, Maine, within Waldo County. With a population of 2,323, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.6 years. Economically, 04986 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,375 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04986 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,087 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 04986 is primarily White (98.58%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04986 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — 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 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 04986 in Thorndike, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,323 residents, a median household income of $69,375, and a median home value of $172,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.