ZIP Code 04851

ZIP code 04851 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.0 square miles in Matinicus, Knox County, Maine. The area is home to 75 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 04851 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04851 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 04851 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →