04843 ZIP Code — Camden, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04843 is located in Camden, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 18.49 square miles and serves a population of 5,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04843

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $432,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $90,739. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 04843 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,221

population

18.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04856 Rockport (4 mi) 04847 Hope (5.3 mi) 04849 Lincolnville (6.7 mi) 04841 Rockland (7.2 mi) 04862 Union (9.8 mi) 04861 Thomaston (9.9 mi) 04864 Warren (10.1 mi) 04848 Islesboro (10.6 mi) 04973 Searsmont (10.8 mi) 04853 North Haven (11.9 mi) 04854 Owls Head (12.5 mi) 04952 Morrill (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,221
Population density	282 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	18.49 sq mi
Water area	5.44 sq mi
Latitude	44.2252
Longitude	-69.0903
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.6%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,221

Population

282

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$90,739

Median household income

$49,064

Per capita income

$432,600

Median home value

$1,154

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,593

Housing units

63.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

182

5–9

177

196

10–14

191

148

15–19

145

20–24

113

25–34

111

244

35–44

239

439

45–54

430

55–59

205

60–64

200

452

65–74

441

377

75–84

369

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,092	20.9%
18 and over	4,129	79.1%
65 and over	1,795	34.4%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,001	95.3%
Two or more races	220	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	29	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	7.6%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$90,739

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 51.7%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

$1M+ 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$432,600
Median rent / month	$1,154
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Fuel oil	53.5%
Wood	5.0%
Solar	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	990	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	261	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	437	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	680	28.7%
Households with children under 18	493	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,232	52.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	12.7%
Married	52.1%	49.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	18.9%
Divorced	15.8%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 13.1%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 39.5%

Graduate / professional 24.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	63.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	6.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	361	44.2%
High school	216	26.4%
College / grad school	191	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Professional & management 18.2%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Retail trade 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.8%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.4%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	75.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	16.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,058	96.9%
Spanish	138	2.7%
Other Indo-European	55	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	69	1.4%
Other languages	14	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,909	94.0%
Born in same state	4,758	91.1%
Born in different state	1,787	34.2%
Foreign born	151	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	312	6.0%
Not a US citizen	178	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,252	24%
Italian	759	14.5%
Arab	297	5.7%
Polish	226	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	140	2.7%
English	61	1.2%
Dutch	27	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	95.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04843

What city is ZIP code 04843 in?

ZIP code 04843 is primarily assigned to Camden, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04843 in?

ZIP code 04843 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04843 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 04843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04843?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 04843 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 04843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04843?

The median home value in ZIP code 04843 is $432,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04843 in?

ZIP code 04843 observes the EST timezone.