04841 ZIP Code — Rockland, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04841 is located in Rockland, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 12.84 square miles and serves a population of 6,986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04841

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 $195,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $52,212. 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,986

population

12.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04861 Thomaston (2.9 mi) 04856 Rockport (3.4 mi) 04864 Warren (5.3 mi) 04854 Owls Head (6 mi) 04858 South Thomaston (6.2 mi) 04843 Camden (7.2 mi) 04859 Spruce Head (8.4 mi) 04859 Spruce Head (8.4 mi) 04847 Hope (9.4 mi) 04563 Cushing (9.9 mi) 04572 Waldoboro (11.5 mi) 04547 Friendship (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,986
Population density	544 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	12.84 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	44.1253
Longitude	-69.1336
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	54.8%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

6,986

Population

544

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$52,212

Median household income

$30,507

Per capita income

$195,800

Median home value

$948

Median monthly rent

63.9%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,763

Housing units

36.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

129

165

5–9

201

173

10–14

212

137

15–19

167

183

20–24

225

492

25–34

602

304

35–44

373

258

45–54

316

274

55–59

335

322

60–64

395

424

65–74

518

247

75–84

303

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,181	16.9%
18 and over	5,805	83.1%
65 and over	1,618	23.2%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,741	96.3%
Two or more races	186	2.7%
Asian	51	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.2%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.6%	4.9%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$52,212

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 37.0%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,800
Median rent / month	$948
Owner occupied	63.9%
Renter occupied	36.1%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	52.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.1%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	42.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	18.0%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%
Fuel oil	61.9%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,166	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	269	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	641	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,295	38.4%
Households with children under 18	594	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,130	33.5%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	32.0%
Married	45.9%	35.6%
Separated	2.8%	1.2%
Widowed	4.6%	10.6%
Divorced	13.2%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	6.5%
Kindergarten	68	5.9%
Elementary school	595	51.3%
High school	228	19.7%
College / grad school	194	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Other services 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 9.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Information 2.8%

Public administration 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	16.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	432	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,752	96.7%
Spanish	10	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,847	98.0%
Born in same state	6,787	97.2%
Born in different state	3,835	54.9%
Foreign born	60	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	139	2.0%
Not a US citizen	36	25.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,416	20.3%
Italian	866	12.4%
Arab	860	12.3%
German	303	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	103	1.5%
Polish	70	1%
Irish	24	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04841

What city is ZIP code 04841 in?

ZIP code 04841 is primarily assigned to Rockland, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04841 in?

ZIP code 04841 falls within Knox County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04841?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04841 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04841?

ZIP code 04841 has an estimated population of 6,986 residents, with a density of 544 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04841?

The median household income in ZIP code 04841 is $52,212, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04841 in?

ZIP code 04841 observes the EST timezone.