ZIP Code 04860

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Tenants Harbor · Knox County · Maine

Population
1,591

34/sq mi

Median income
$86,833

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$271,400

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.4%

Median age 53.1

Land area
46.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 04860 in Tenants Harbor, Maine has a population of 1,591. The median household income is $86,833, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $271,400, 2% below the US average. 44.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.3 square miles in Tenants Harbor, Knox County, Maine. The area is home to 1,591 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 04860 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04860 sits at $86,833 (18% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $50,883. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $271,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,603 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 04860 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 04860

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04860.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04860, Tenants Harbor, 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

1,591

Population

46.3

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04860?

53.1

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
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 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$86,833

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$50,883

Per Capita Income

11.5%

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 78.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,552

Total Housing Units

816

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$271,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,603

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 04860, employing approximately 165 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,973,000.

51

Businesses

165

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 12 23.5%
Construction 8 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.8%
Retail trade 4 7.8%
Manufacturing 3 5.9%
Wholesale trade 3 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04860 vs 04855 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04855 Port Clyde, ME 307 2.8 mi
04563 Cushing, ME 1,534 3.5 mi
04859 Spruce Head, ME 724 4.7 mi
04547 Friendship, ME 1,152 5.2 mi
04858 South Thomaston, ME 1,533 6.7 mi
04861 Thomaston, ME 2,781 9.0 mi
04854 Owls Head, ME 1,580 9.8 mi
04572 Waldoboro, ME 5,075 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04860 in?
ZIP code 04860 (Tenants Harbor) 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 04860?
ZIP code 04860 in Tenants Harbor, ME has a population of 1,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04860?
The median household income in ZIP 04860 is $86,833, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04860?
The median home value in ZIP 04860 is $271,400, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04860 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04860?
ZIP code 04860 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04860 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12), Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04860?
In ZIP code 04860, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 04860?
In ZIP code 04860, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04860 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tenants Harbor, 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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