04856 Zip Code Profile

04856 is a sparsely populated, upscale suburban zip code in Rockport, Maine. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $296,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Rockland area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $65,467/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 04856 is $55,932.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 04856 earn an average of $38,657/year. Women earn only $21,983/year.

1,608 people in 04856 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 04856? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 16.4 minutes.

The median age here is 49. There are 1,604 men and 1,726 women. The median age for men is 48 while for women the median age is 50.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,848 people (out of the 3,330 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,261 homes, and 143 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

04856 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as San Marino, San Marino!) and -69 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 179 feet above sea levell.

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• Four Winds Homeowners Association
• Islesboro Central School Farmer's Market
• Lincolnville Farmers' Market

• North Haven Farmers' Market
• Swanville Farmers' Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,330
• White Population: 3,289
• Black Population: 20
• Hispanic Population: 38
• Asian Population: 26
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 32
• Male Population: 1,604
• Female Population: 1,726
• Median Age: 49
• Median Age of Males: 48
• Median Age of Females: 50

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Maine
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Rockland ME
• County: Knox
• City: Rockport
• Longitude: -69.1
• Latitude: 44.2
• Elevation: 179 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 207

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,447
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 16.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 111
•    5 - 9: 378
•    10 - 14: 367
•    15 - 19: 250
•    20 - 24: 110
•    25 - 29: 47
•    30 - 34: 49
•    35 - 39: 19
•    40 - 44: 18
•    45 - 59: 18
•    60 - 89: 35
•    90 plus: 45

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $296,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $59,464
• Businesses: 232
• Employees: 3,073
• Annual Payroll: $118,292,000
• Average Family Income: $65,467
• Median Family Income: $47,026
• Average Income for Men: $38,657
• Average Income for Women: $21,983

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 3535.0
• Sr Senator: Susan M. Collins (R)
• Jr Senator: Angus S., Jr. King (I)
• US House Representative: Chellie Pingree (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 013
• State FIPS Code: 23

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View all schools in Rockport

Primary Schools

Rockport Elementary School

West St Po Box 9

Rockport, ME 04856

(207) 236-7807

High Schools

Camden Hills Regional H S

25 Keelson Drive

Rockport, ME 04856

(207) 236-7800