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Matinicus, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04851

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

75
13/sq mi
$65,417
Median income
$350,000
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Matinicus pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04851 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04851 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Matinicus, Knox County, Maine, home to just 75 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04851 reports a modest median household income of $65,417 (11% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $35,023. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $350,000 (23% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.2, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 04851 sits relative to Maine and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 →

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 04851, Matinicus, 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

75

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04851?

65.2

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
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 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$65,417

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$35,023

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04851 ranks nationally

Matinicus, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,417 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

129

Total Housing Units

19

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$350,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 04851, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $602,000.

8

Businesses

2

Employees

$602K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 87.5%

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

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Related Areas

Knox County Matinicus, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04851 in? ▼
ZIP code 04851 (Matinicus) 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 04851? ▼
ZIP code 04851 in Matinicus, ME has a population of 75 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04851? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04851 is $65,417, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04851? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04851 is $350,000, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04851? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04851 is White at 87.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04851? ▼
ZIP code 04851 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04851? ▼
In ZIP code 04851, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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