City

Rockland, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Maine

👥6,991Population
💰$55,276Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$234,400Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,283 (25.9%)
Some College727 (14.7%)
Associates794 (16%)
Bachelors220 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree1,900 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,276 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$234,400 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$986/mo
Total Housing Units4,073
Vacant Units687

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Rockland, ME

Rockland is a city in Maine, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,991 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Rockland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,276 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $986 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockland is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.51%).

Rockland, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Rockland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04841 6,991 $55,276 $234,400 $986 5.7% 42.9% 63.1%