04847 ZIP Code — Hope, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04847 is located in Hope, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 21.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04847

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,343) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04847 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,795

population

21.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Acceptable
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04862 Union (4.6 mi) 04843 Camden (5.3 mi) 04856 Rockport (6.5 mi) 04973 Searsmont (7.2 mi) 04849 Lincolnville (7.3 mi) 04864 Warren (9.3 mi) 04841 Rockland (9.4 mi) 04574 Washington (10 mi) 04952 Morrill (10.4 mi) 04949 Liberty (10.5 mi) 04861 Thomaston (11.1 mi) 04572 Waldoboro (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,795
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	21.96 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	44.2556
Longitude	-69.1886
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	27.3%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,795

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$81,343

Median household income

$41,677

Per capita income

$261,100

Median home value

$1,082

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

773

Housing units

45.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

137

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

134

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	21.6%
18 and over	1,408	78.4%
65 and over	358	19.9%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,721	93.9%
Two or more races	57	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.1%
Asian	13	0.7%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.3%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$81,343

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,100
Median rent / month	$1,082
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	55.0%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	52.4%
Wood	20.8%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	463	68.7%
Cohabiting couple	38	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	81	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	92	13.6%
Households with children under 18	242	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	35.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	26.6%
Married	69.1%	62.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	3.4%	3.0%
Divorced	6.0%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.5%

Graduate / professional 17.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	45.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.0%
Kindergarten	21	4.8%
Elementary school	185	42.5%
High school	133	30.6%
College / grad school	83	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,697	94.5%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,784	99.4%
Born in same state	1,781	99.2%
Born in different state	987	55.0%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	494	27.5%
Italian	290	16.2%
Arab	124	6.9%
German	72	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	1.2%
English	19	1.1%
Norwegian	9	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04847

What city is ZIP code 04847 in?

ZIP code 04847 is primarily assigned to Hope, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04847 in?

ZIP code 04847 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04847 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04847 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04847?

ZIP code 04847 has an estimated population of 1,795 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04847?

The median household income in ZIP code 04847 is $81,343, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04847 in?

ZIP code 04847 observes the EST timezone.