04547 ZIP Code — Friendship, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04547 is located in Friendship, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 14.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04547

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,625. 50% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04547 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,145

population

14.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friendship	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04563 Cushing (2.2 mi) 04860 Tenants Harbor (4.1 mi) 04859 Spruce Head (6.1 mi) 04859 Spruce Head (6.1 mi) 04551 Bremen (7 mi) 04858 South Thomaston (7.8 mi) 04572 Waldoboro (8.1 mi) 04861 Thomaston (8.8 mi) 04864 Warren (9 mi) 04564 Round Pond (9.5 mi) 04543 Damariscotta (10.3 mi) 04539 Bristol (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,145
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	14.11 sq mi
Water area	9.41 sq mi
Latitude	44.0023
Longitude	-69.2958
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	39.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	11.5%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,145

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$70,625

Median household income

$41,918

Per capita income

$273,200

Median home value

$1,279

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

751

Housing units

42.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

148

65–74

166

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	16.9%
18 and over	952	83.1%
65 and over	469	41.0%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,116	95.7%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.8%
Two or more races	21	1.8%
Other race	8	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	11.5%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 24.8%

$500k–$1M 18.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$273,200
Median rent / month	$1,279
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	26.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	55.0%
Wood	12.8%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	263	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	53	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	60	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	133	26.1%
Households with children under 18	93	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	61.1%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	14.5%
Married	60.2%	60.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	7.0%	6.0%
Divorced	10.5%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	42.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.1%
Elementary school	133	73.1%
High school	11	6.0%
College / grad school	36	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Professional & management 4.9%

Retail trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 31.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,106	96.6%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,131	98.8%
Born in same state	1,131	98.8%
Born in different state	655	57.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.2%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	291	25.4%
Italian	98	8.6%
Arab	97	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	1%
English	12	1%
Irish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04547

What city is ZIP code 04547 in?

ZIP code 04547 is primarily assigned to Friendship, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04547 in?

ZIP code 04547 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04547 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 04547 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04547 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 04547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04547 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04547 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 04547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04547 in?

ZIP code 04547 observes the EST timezone.