Knox County, ME ZIP Codes
Maine (ME) · 20 ZIP codes · 20 cities
20
ZIP codes
41,084
population (2021)
+3.4%
pop change since 2010
23013
FIPS code
Knox County ZIP code map
About Knox County
Knox County is located in Maine and contains 20 ZIP codes across 20 cities and communities.
The county's population was 41,084 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.4% from 39,736 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Knox County is 23013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 41,084 |
| 2010 population | 39,736 |
| Change | +3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| FIPS code | 23013 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Knox County
Camden
Cushing
Friendship
Hope
Isle Au Haut
Matinicus
North Haven
Owls Head
Port Clyde
Rockland
Rockport
South Thomaston
Spruce Head
Tenants Harbor
Thomaston
Union
Vinalhaven
Warren
Washington
West Rockport
ZIP codes for Knox County, ME (20)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04547 | Friendship | Knox | View map |
| 04563 | Cushing | Knox | View map |
| 04574 | Washington | Knox | View map |
| 04645 | Isle Au Haut | Knox | View map |
| 04841 | Rockland | Knox | View map |
| 04843 | Camden | Knox | View map |
| 04847 | Hope | Knox | View map |
| 04851 | Matinicus | Knox | View map |
| 04853 | North Haven | Knox | View map |
| 04854 | Owls Head | Knox | View map |
| 04855 | Port Clyde | Knox | View map |
| 04856 | Rockport | Knox | View map |
| 04858 | South Thomaston | Knox | View map |
| 04859 | Spruce Head | Knox | View map |
| 04860 | Tenants Harbor | Knox | View map |
| 04861 | Thomaston | Knox | View map |
| 04862 | Union | Knox | View map |
| 04863 | Vinalhaven | Knox | View map |
| 04864 | Warren | Knox | View map |
| 04865 | West Rockport | Knox | View map |
Demographics & statistics
40,325
Population
48.9
Median age
$71,898
Median household income
$38,604
Per capita income
$305,275
Median home value
$1,041
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
20,052
Housing units
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
795
Under 5
768
1,007
5–9
972
1,057
10–14
1,021
1,064
15–19
1,028
970
20–24
937
2,116
25–34
2,044
2,286
35–44
2,209
2,621
45–54
2,531
1,298
55–59
1,254
1,949
60–64
1,882
3,171
65–74
3,063
1,668
75–84
1,612
510
85+
492
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,047 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 33,278 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 10,516 | 29.7% |
| Median age | 48.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,279 | 93.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,327 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 600 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 314 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $71,898 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
8.6%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
26.1%
$300k–$500k
24.2%
$500k–$1M
15.7%
$1M+
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,275 |
| Median rent / month | $1,041 |
| Owner occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter occupied | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 29.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 7.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.2% |
| Fuel oil | 60.7% |
| Wood | 11.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,274 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,668 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,666 | 15.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,929 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,741 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,260 | 44.3% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 18.8% |
| Married | 55.7% | 56.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 319 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 339 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,930 | 43.8% |
| High school | 1,839 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,399 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
10.1%
Professional & management
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 14.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,811 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 23.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.1% |
| Public insurance | 44.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,762 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 464 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 273 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 167 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,099 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 38,478 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 22,283 | 56.4% |
| Foreign born | 621 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,226 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 629 | 66.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,640 | 21.4% |
| Italian | 5,424 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 3,159 | 7.8% |
| German | 1,260 | 3.1% |
| Polish | 688 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 496 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 132 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 80 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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