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Spruce Head, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04859

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

724
42/sq mi
$75,341
Median income
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spruce Head pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04859 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spruce Head, Knox County, Maine, home to just 724 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04859 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,341 (2% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $70,170. Poverty here runs at 2.9%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Knox County, letting you compare 04859 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04859

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spruce Head, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04859.

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 04859, Spruce Head, 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

724

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04859?

58.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
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?

$75,341

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$70,170

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04859 ranks nationally

Spruce Head, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,341 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

457

Total Housing Units

349

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 04859, employing approximately 93 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,643,000.

31

Businesses

93

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 14 45.2%
Wholesale trade 4 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.7%

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 04859 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 04859 ranks #8 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 04859 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 04859 ranks #6 of 9 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
04858 South Thomaston, ME 1,533 4.0 mi
04860 Tenants Harbor, ME 1,591 4.7 mi
04854 Owls Head, ME 1,580 6.0 mi
04841 Rockland, ME 7,297 9.6 mi
04861 Thomaston, ME 2,781 7.4 mi
04563 Cushing, ME 1,534 6.2 mi
04855 Port Clyde, ME 307 7.0 mi
04864 Warren, ME 4,751 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

04841 standard
Rockland, ME
Pop: 7,297
04843 standard
Camden, ME
Pop: 4,851
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

Related Areas

Knox County Spruce Head, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04859 in? ▼
ZIP code 04859 (Spruce Head) 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 04859? ▼
ZIP code 04859 in Spruce Head, ME has a population of 724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04859 is $75,341, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04859 is White at 94.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04859? ▼
ZIP code 04859 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 93 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04859? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04859 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04859? ▼
In ZIP code 04859, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 04859? ▼
In ZIP code 04859, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04859 is 2.9% 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.