04986 ZIP Code — Thorndike, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04986 is located in Thorndike, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 54.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04986

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 $155,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,463.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04986 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

2,382
population
54.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04986 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04986

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04986. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Thorndike Acceptable
Thorndike Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04921 Brooks (3.4 mi) 04988 Unity (5.7 mi) 04987 Troy (6.9 mi) 04941 Freedom (7.9 mi) 04951 Monroe (9.2 mi) 04932 Dixmont (9.7 mi) 04910 Albion (11.1 mi) 04915 Belfast (11.2 mi) 04922 Burnham (11.5 mi) 04952 Morrill (12.3 mi) 04929 Detroit (13.6 mi) 04969 Plymouth (13.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,382
Population density 44 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 54.26 sq mi
Water area 0.20 sq mi
Latitude 44.5739
Longitude -69.2316
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 49.6% 43.2% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 35.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 17.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.4% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,382
Population
44
People per sq mi
30.8
Median age
$57,463
Median household income
$22,218
Per capita income
$155,900
Median home value
$1,109
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
716
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
137
Under 5
105
133
5–9
102
138
10–14
105
102
15–19
78
86
20–24
65
148
25–34
113
153
35–44
116
150
45–54
114
77
55–59
59
75
60–64
58
109
65–74
83
30
75–84
23
13
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1885936.1%
18 and over1,52363.9%
65 and over26811.3%
Median age30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or more races 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,34998.2%
Two or more races261.1%
Hispanic or Latino100.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.6% 43.2% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 35.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 17.8% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.4% 4.9%
Under $10k 7.8%
$10k–$15k 2.1%
$15k–$25k 7.9%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$10k–$15k2.1%
$15k–$25k7.9%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$57,463

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%
$50k–$100k 14.2%
$100k–$150k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 16.8%
$200k–$300k 16.8%
$300k–$500k 8.6%
$500k–$1M 10.1%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$155,900
Median rent / month$1,109
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant15.6%
Single-family detached75.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.8%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)3.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20197.6%
2000–200912.3%
1990–199911.9%
1980–198920.3%
1970–197916.1%
1960–19693.6%
1950–19594.2%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier21.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.3%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms30.5%
3 bedrooms33.8%
4 bedrooms17.8%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.9%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles41.6%
3 or more27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity11.3%
Propane / LP gas8.6%
Fuel oil44.4%
Wood34.5%
Solar0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family37652.3%
Cohabiting couple12617.5%
Male householder, no spouse11315.7%
Female householder, no spouse10414.5%
Households with children under 1821630.0%
Households with seniors (65+)20027.8%
Average household size3.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.5%32.0%
Married46.8%49.3%
Separated1.2%0.7%
Widowed2.2%11.6%
Divorced15.4%6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 39.5%
Some college, no degree 16.1%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.2%
Bachelor's or higher22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.4%
Kindergarten142.7%
Elementary school33264.3%
High school7314.1%
College / grad school9518.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.5%
Education & healthcare 21.8%
Retail trade 9.8%
Manufacturing 8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%
Professional & management 6.4%
Construction 5.8%
Other services 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Public administration 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Information 2.7%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.2%
Service19.2%
Sales & office12.3%
Natural resources & construction13.7%
Production & transportation17.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.0%
Government9.1%
Self-employed18.7%
Unpaid family workers7.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.2%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.2%
Walk1.8%
Work from home25.4%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)32.4

Poverty

All people 11.0%
Under 18 years 7.2%
18 and over 13.1%
Married-couple families 5.3%
Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.5%
Retirement income23.4%
Supplemental Security8.6%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP14.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.8%
High blood pressure32.5%
High cholesterol31.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.2%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression23.0%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist58.6%
Cholesterol screening86.8%
Teeth loss22.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1167.7%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 181.6%
18–64 years15.0%
65 and over42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.6%
Public insurance35.3%
No insurance33.3%
Uninsured under 1963.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,14089.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,36699.3%
Born in same state2,13489.6%
Born in different state1,56565.7%
Foreign born2329.7%
Naturalized citizen160.7%
Not a US citizen1275.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French28411.9%
Italian2229.3%
Arab2128.9%
German461.9%
AncestryCount%
English220.9%
Dutch40.2%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.2%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04986

What city is ZIP code 04986 in?

ZIP code 04986 is primarily assigned to Thorndike, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04986 in?

ZIP code 04986 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04986 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 04986 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 04986 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 04986 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04986?

The median home value in ZIP code 04986 is $155,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 04986?

ZIP code 04986 has an estimated population of 2,382 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04986 in?

ZIP code 04986 observes the EST timezone.

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