ZIP Code 04855

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Port Clyde · Knox County · Maine

Population
307

51/sq mi

Median income
$250,001

▲ 228% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$358,100

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
85.3%

Median age 69.3

Land area
6.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04855 in Port Clyde, Maine has a population of 307. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $358,100, 29% above the US average. 85.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.0 square miles in Port Clyde, Knox County, Maine. The area is home to 307 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 04855 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04855 sits at $250,001 (240% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $141,449. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $358,100 (26% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 85.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 04855 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 →

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 04855, Port Clyde, 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

307

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04855?

69.3

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+240% vs state

$141,449

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 89.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 85.3%

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

What does housing look like?

234

Total Housing Units

194

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

1.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$358,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 04855, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,329,000.

22

Businesses

52

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 31.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 18.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
04860 Tenants Harbor, ME 1,591 2.8 mi
04563 Cushing, ME 1,534 5.6 mi
04547 Friendship, ME 1,152 5.4 mi
04859 Spruce Head, ME 724 7.0 mi
04858 South Thomaston, ME 1,533 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04855 in?
ZIP code 04855 (Port Clyde) 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 04855?
ZIP code 04855 in Port Clyde, ME has a population of 307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04855?
The median household income in ZIP 04855 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04855?
The median home value in ZIP 04855 is $358,100, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04855 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04855?
ZIP code 04855 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04855?
In ZIP code 04855, 89.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 85.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Port Clyde, ME

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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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