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Camden, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04843

Knox County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,851
101/sq mi
$82,344
Median income
$520,600
Median home value
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Camden pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04843 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04843 covers 47.9 square miles in Camden, Knox County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,851 residents on file, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04843 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,344 (12% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $47,664. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. Housing costs here run $520,600 for a typical home value (84% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,269 a month; 73.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 04843, plus 6 more within Knox County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 04843

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04843.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 04843, Camden, 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

4,851

Population

47.9

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04843?

52.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$82,344

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$47,664

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04843 ranks nationally

Camden, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,344 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,210

Total Housing Units

2,474

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$520,600

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,269

Median Rent

1970

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

+31.6%

YoY Change (2024)

408

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+308%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04843 have increased 31.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 190
2021 +12.5% 214
2022 +22.3% 262
2023 +18.4% 310
2024 +31.6% 408

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 299 business establishments in ZIP 04843, employing approximately 1,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,973,000.

299

Businesses

1,819

Employees

$90.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 51 17.1%
Retail trade 41 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 29 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 27 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 8.0%
Construction 17 5.7%
Manufacturing 13 4.3%
Educational services 13 4.3%
Information 11 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 3.7%
Finance and insurance 10 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04843 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04843 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04856 Rockport, ME 3,330 3.9 mi
04847 Hope, ME 1,536 5.2 mi
04849 Lincolnville, ME 3,684 6.5 mi
04841 Rockland, ME 7,297 7.4 mi
04861 Thomaston, ME 2,781 10.3 mi
04973 Searsmont, ME 1,389 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

04841 standard
Rockland, ME
Pop: 7,297
04864 standard
Warren, ME
Pop: 4,751
04862 standard
Union, ME
Pop: 3,592
04856 standard
Rockport, ME
Pop: 3,330
04861 standard
Thomaston, ME
Pop: 2,781
04860 standard
Tenants Harbor, ME
Pop: 1,591

Related Areas

Knox County Camden, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04843 in? ▼
ZIP code 04843 (Camden) 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 04843? ▼
ZIP code 04843 in Camden, ME has a population of 4,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04843? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04843 is $82,344, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04843? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04843 is $520,600, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04843? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04843 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04843? ▼
ZIP code 04843 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 1,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04843? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04843 are: Accommodation and food services (51), Retail trade (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04843? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04843 increased by 31.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 04843? ▼
In ZIP code 04843, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% 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 04843? ▼
In ZIP code 04843, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04843? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04843 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.