Rockland, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04841
Knox County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,297
- 219/sq mi High-density area
- $56,533
- Median income Below-median income area
- $245,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rockland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 219
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04841 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04841 (Rockland, ME) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.1 in 2023 to 356.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockland, Knox County, Maine, home to 7,297 residents across 33.3 square miles, a density of 219 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04841 reports a modest median household income of $56,533 (23% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,105. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,800 (13% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,092; 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 04841 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockland, ME
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$36,105
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04841 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Rockland, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,533 24th percentile higher than 24% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,222housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 04841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04841
Rockland (04841)
7,297 residents
- 04843
Camden (04843)
4,851 residents
- 04864
Warren (04864)
4,751 residents
- 04862
Union (04862)
3,592 residents
- 04856
Rockport (04856)
3,330 residents
- 04861 2,781
Thomaston (04861)
2,781 residents
- 04854 1,580
Owls Head (04854)
1,580 residents
- 04847 1,536
Hope (04847)
1,536 residents
- 04563 1,534
Cushing (04563)
1,534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04841 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04854
Owls Head (04854)
$87,325 median income
- 04858
South Thomaston (04858)
$87,059 median income
- 04856
Rockport (04856)
$86,979 median income
- 04847
Hope (04847)
$86,766 median income
- 04563
Cushing (04563)
$83,500 median income
- 04843
Camden (04843)
$82,344 median income
- 04859
Spruce Head (04859)
$75,341 median income
- 04864
Warren (04864)
$74,616 median income
- 04862
Union (04862)
$73,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04841 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04841, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,297 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04841 in?
ZIP code 04841 (Rockland) is located in Knox County, Maine. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04841?
ZIP code 04841 in Rockland, ME has a population of 7,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04841?
The median household income in ZIP 04841 is $56,533, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04841?
The median home value in ZIP 04841 is $245,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04841 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04841?
ZIP code 04841 has 432 business establishments employing approximately 5,097 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04841 are: Retail trade (79), Other services (except public administration) (54), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04841?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04841 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04841?
In ZIP code 04841, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04841?
In ZIP code 04841, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04841 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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