ZIP code 04861
Where is ZIP code 04861?
Thomaston, Maine
Knox County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04861 belongs to Thomaston, Maine in Knox County. 04861 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 207. About 2,769 people live in the 04861 area, where the median household income is $56,435. The closest ZIP codes are 04864 (Warren, 4.1 mi northwest), 04858 (South Thomaston, 4.2 mi southeast) and 04841 (Rockland, 4.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 04861 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thomaston |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.0846, -69.1888 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 048 |
Population and income in 04861
| Population | 2,769 · higher than 68% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 253 · higher than 86% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.1 years · higher than 85% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 42% / 58% |
| Median household income | $56,435 · lower than 76% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,828 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $271,700 · higher than 58% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,262 a month |
| Housing units | 1,500 |
| Households | 1,420 (1.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 10.94 sq mi (plus 0.54 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04861. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04864 | Warren, ME | 4.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 04858 | South Thomaston, ME | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 04841 | Rockland, ME | 4.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 04854 | Owls Head, ME | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 04859 | Spruce Head, ME | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 04563 | Cushing, ME | 7.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 04865 | West Rockport, ME | 8.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 04856 | Rockport, ME | 8.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 04860 | Tenants Harbor, ME | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 04572 | Waldoboro, ME | 9.3 mi W | Standard |
| 04547 | Friendship, ME | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 04843 | Camden, ME | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04861 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04861
123 MAIN ST
THOMASTON ME 04861
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04861-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04861?
- 04861 is a Thomaston, Maine ZIP code.
- What county is 04861 in?
- ZIP code 04861 is in Knox County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04861 in?
- 04861 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04861?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04861 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04861?
- About 2,769 people live in ZIP code 04861, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04861?
- The median household income in 04861 is $56,435 a year, lower than 76% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04861?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04861 are 04864 (Warren, 4.1 miles), 04858 (South Thomaston, 4.2 miles), 04841 (Rockland, 4.2 miles) and 04854 (Owls Head, 5 miles).