Zip code 04856: Rockport, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04856?

04856 is assigned to Rockport, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04856 in?

04856 is in Knox County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04856?

About 3,675 people live in 04856, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04856?

The median household income in 04856 is $86,979.

Q: What zip codes are near 04856?

The closest zip codes to 04856 are 04865, 04841, 04843, 04847, 04861.

Residential delivery areaKnox CountyEastern Time

Population

3,675

Median household income

$87K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$469K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,194/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

170 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04856

04856 is a small-town zip code in Rockport, Maine (Knox County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 3,675 people live here, or 170 per square mile. The median resident is 48.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $86,979 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $469,000, or 5.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,194 a month.

51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.3 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; sales; and transportation and moving goods.

How 04856 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy25.8%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%197th of 399 in ME
Median age48.7
94th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8202nd of 400 in ME
Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%68th of 399 in ME
Residents 65 and older24.2%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%208th of 400 in ME
Self-employed workers14.7%
89th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%203rd of 399 in ME
Homeownership rate84.5%
88th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%205th of 399 in ME
Veterans9.3%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%196th of 400 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher51.3%
81st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%54th of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%68th of 400 in ME
Median home value$469,000
71st
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,60042nd of 396 in ME
Work from home17.1%
69th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%131st of 399 in ME
Government workers16.2%
67th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%148th of 399 in ME
Per capita income$46,162
65th
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742115th of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters53.4%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%122nd of 374 in ME
Median household income$86,979
59th
U.S. $80,734 · ME $74,73386th of 390 in ME
Median earnings per worker$45,588
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · ME $48,053193rd of 399 in ME
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%84th of 400 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.423
39th
U.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456195th of 399 in ME
Median gross rent$1,194
36th
U.S. $1,413 · ME $1,13990th of 318 in ME
Uninsured rate5.2%
35th
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%260th of 400 in ME
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%178th of 399 in ME
Population density170/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi82nd of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%116th of 400 in ME
Poverty rate5.3%
14th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%324th of 399 in ME
Broadband access84.4%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ME 90.3%298th of 399 in ME
Population3,675
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,817103rd of 400 in ME
Diversity index11.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9246th of 400 in ME
Average commute11.3 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min379th of 384 in ME

Measure	04856	Knox	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Housing vacancy	25.8%	24.8%	20.6%	10.1%	97th	197th of 399
Median age	48.7	49.5	44.8	38.9	94th	202nd of 400
Healthcare workers	14%	8.9%	10.8%	9.7%	92nd	68th of 399
Residents 65 and older	24.2%	27.9%	22.4%	17.2%	90th	208th of 400
Self-employed workers	14.7%	21%	13%	10%	89th	203rd of 399
Homeownership rateStrength	84.5%	78.7%	74.3%	65.2%	88th	205th of 399
Veterans	9.3%	8.7%	8.4%	6.2%	86th	196th of 400
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	51.3%	39.7%	36.2%	35.7%	81st	54th of 400
Unemployment rate	6.6%	3.9%	3.8%	5.2%	75th	68th of 400
Median home value	$469,000	$324,900	$296,600	$332,700	71st	42nd of 396
Work from home	17.1%	16.6%	15.9%	15.1%	69th	131st of 399
Government workers	16.2%	12.1%	14.1%	14.5%	67th	148th of 399
Per capita income	$46,162	$44,763	$43,742	$44,673	65th	115th of 400
Rent-burdened renters	53.4%	50%	48.4%	51.1%	60th	122nd of 374
Median household income	$86,979	$74,096	$74,733	$80,734	59th	86th of 390
Median earnings per worker	$45,588	$43,918	$48,053	$49,666	42nd	193rd of 399
Residents under 18	20.9%	16.8%	18.1%	22%	39th	84th of 400
Income inequality (Gini)	0.423	0.447	0.456	0.483	39th	195th of 399
Median gross rent	$1,194	$1,165	$1,139	$1,413	36th	90th of 318
Uninsured rate	5.2%	5.5%	6.2%	8.4%	35th	260th of 400
Tech workers	1.8%	2%	2.7%	3.8%	29th	178th of 399
Population density	170/sq mi	112/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	82nd of 400
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	3.1%	4.1%	14.1%	19th	116th of 400
Poverty rateStrength	5.3%	8.2%	10.7%	12.5%	14th	324th of 399
Broadband accessWeakness	84.4%	90.3%	90.3%	91%	11th	298th of 399
Population	3,675	41,003	1,387,817	334,922,499	6th	103rd of 400
Diversity index	11.1	12.9	18.9	61.4	5th	246th of 400
Average commuteStrength	11.3 min	19.6 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	1st	379th of 384

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

48.7

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

24.2%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

11.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 1,498
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 74.2%
Married couples: 61%
Living alone: 22.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

13%

Median household income

04856

$86,979

Knox Co.

$74,096

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$46,162

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.423

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04856

$469,000

Knox Co.

$324,900

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04856

$1,194

Knox Co.

$1,165

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,018
Owner-occupied: 84.5%
Vacant: 25.8%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 46.6%
Home value to income: 5.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

46%

10–19

41%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

11.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Sales

10%

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Education

Construction and repair

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Production

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Retail

16%

Education

12%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.4%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Median earnings per worker

$45,588

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

17.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04856	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,950	$74,888
Service	$23,977	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,884	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,022	$49,199
Production and transportation	$14,092	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

19%

Some college

13%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

26%

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 26.2%
Households with broadband: 84.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.2%
No internet access: 11%
Without health insurance: 5.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rockport
State: Maine
County: Knox County
Center point: 44.1806° N, 69.1221° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04856

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04865	West Rockport, ME · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
04841	Rockland, ME	3.3 mi	7,035	$56,533	$245,800
04843	Camden, ME	4.9 mi	5,242	$82,344	$520,600
04847	Hope, ME	5.3 mi	1,748	$86,766	$373,400
04861	Thomaston, ME	5.6 mi	2,769	$56,435	$271,700
04864	Warren, ME	7 mi	4,932	$74,616	$232,700
04850	Lincolnville Center, ME · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
04854	Owls Head, ME	9.4 mi	1,482	$87,325	$413,300
04858	South Thomaston, ME	9.4 mi	1,378	$87,059	$341,300
04862	Union, ME	9.6 mi	4,023	$73,536	$252,300
04849	Lincolnville, ME	11 mi	4,017	$80,377	$360,600
04859	Spruce Head, ME	13 mi	753	$75,341	—

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Questions about 04856

What city is zip code 04856?

04856 is assigned to Rockport, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04856 in?

04856 is in Knox County, Maine.

What is the population of 04856?

About 3,675 people live in 04856, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04856 in?

04856 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04856?

The median household income in 04856 is $86,979.

What zip codes are near 04856?

The closest zip codes to 04856 are 04865, 04841, 04843, 04847, 04861.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04856, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.