ZIP Code 04841
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Rockland · Knox County · Maine
- Population
- 7,297
- Median income
- $56,533
- Median home value
- $245,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 33.3 sq mi
219/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.3
New York
ZIP code 04841 in Rockland, Maine has a population of 7,297. The median household income is $56,533, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $245,800, 12% below the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04841 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.3 square miles in Rockland, Knox County, Maine. The area is home to 7,297 residents, producing a population density of 219 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04841 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04841 sits at $56,533 (23% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $36,105. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $245,800 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04841 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 04841 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 04841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04841, Rockland, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,297
Population
33.3
Area (sq mi)
219
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04841?
49.3
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,533
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$36,105
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,222
Total Housing Units
3,565
Occupied Units
657
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,092
Median Rent
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
356
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+256%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04841 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 191 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 224 |
| 2022 | +33.6% | 299 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 341 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 356 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 432 business establishments in ZIP 04841, employing approximately 5,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $259,462,000.
432
Businesses
5,097
Employees
$259.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 27 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.2% |
| Information | 13 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04841 vs 04856 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04856 | Rockport, ME | 3,330 | 3.6 mi |
| 04861 | Thomaston, ME | 2,781 | 3.0 mi |
| 04858 | South Thomaston, ME | 1,533 | 5.6 mi |
| 04854 | Owls Head, ME | 1,580 | 4.8 mi |
| 04864 | Warren, ME | 4,751 | 5.4 mi |
| 04859 | Spruce Head, ME | 724 | 9.6 mi |
| 04843 | Camden, ME | 4,851 | 7.4 mi |
| 04847 | Hope, ME | 1,536 | 8.9 mi |
| 04563 | Cushing, ME | 1,534 | 9.8 mi |
| 04862 | Union, ME | 3,592 | 11.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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