04859 ZIP Code — Spruce Head, ME

Knox County, Maine

ZIP code 04859 is located in Spruce Head, Maine, within Knox County. It covers approximately 4.44 square miles and serves a population of 781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04859

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $553,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($87,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% 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 04859 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

781

population

4.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spruce Head	Acceptable
Spruce Head	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04858 South Thomaston (2.4 mi) 04858 South Thomaston (2.4 mi) 04563 Cushing (3.9 mi) 04563 Cushing (3.9 mi) 04860 Tenants Harbor (4 mi) 04860 Tenants Harbor (4 mi) 04854 Owls Head (4.9 mi) 04854 Owls Head (4.9 mi) 04861 Thomaston (6.1 mi) 04861 Thomaston (6.1 mi) 04547 Friendship (6.1 mi) 04547 Friendship (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	781
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	4.44 sq mi
Water area	3.11 sq mi
Latitude	44.0072
Longitude	-69.1736
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	34.6%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

781

Population

176

People per sq mi

64.5

Median age

$87,500

Median household income

$55,040

Per capita income

$553,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

377

Housing units

33.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

137

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	13.2%
18 and over	678	86.8%
65 and over	379	48.5%
Median age	64.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	767	98.2%
Two or more races	14	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	42.0%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	34.5%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 33.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	33.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$87,500

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 23.6%

$1M+ 30.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$553,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	31.3%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	16.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	58.9%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Fuel oil	45.0%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	74.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	44	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	27	7.5%
Households with children under 18	79	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	238	66.1%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	8.8%
Married	74.3%	84.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	6.9%
Divorced	12.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	67.1%
High school	14	17.1%
College / grad school	13	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.6%

Retail trade 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 10.9%

Construction 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.4%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.8%
Government	38.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	5.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	95.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	759	97.2%
Born in same state	759	97.2%
Born in different state	448	57.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.8%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	36.9%
French	257	32.9%
Polish	60	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	28	3.6%
English	16	2%
Arab	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04859

What city is ZIP code 04859 in?

ZIP code 04859 is primarily assigned to Spruce Head, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04859 in?

ZIP code 04859 falls within Knox County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04859 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 04859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04859 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 04859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04859 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04859 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 04859 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04859 in?

ZIP code 04859 observes the EST timezone.