04856 ZIP Code – Rockport, Maine
Located in Rockport, Maine, ZIP code 04856 is a small ZIP code within Knox County with a population of approximately 3,636 residents. The median household income is $86,188 — above the Maine average and above the national average. The median home value of $366,600 is above the national average, with 84.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,093 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 93% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 7.5%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 48.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 46.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 04841, 04843, 04847.
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ZIP 04856 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04856 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,636 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $366k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,093 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.0% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04841 – Rockland
- 04843 – Camden
- 04847 – Hope
- 04861 – Thomaston
- 04864 – Warren
- 04858 – South Thomaston
- 04862 – Union
- 04854 – Owls Head
- 04849 – Lincolnville
- 04859 – Spruce Head
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04841 | ROCKLAND | 6,986 | $52,212 |
| 04843 | CAMDEN | 5,221 | $90,739 |
| 04847 | HOPE | 1,795 | $81,343 |
| 04861 | THOMASTON | 2,753 | $58,426 |
| 04864 | WARREN | 4,873 | $79,540 |