ZIP code 04862
Where is ZIP code 04862?
Union, Maine
Knox County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04862 belongs to Union, Maine in Knox County. 04862 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 4,023 people live in the 04862 area, where the median household income is $73,536. The closest ZIP codes are 04574 (Washington, 5.3 mi west), 04847 (Hope, 6.5 mi east) and 04949 (Liberty, 8.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 04862 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Union |
| Also accepted | Appleton |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.2619, -69.2771 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 048 |
Population and income in 04862
| Population | 4,023 · higher than 78% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 62 · higher than 52% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · lower than 75% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $73,536 · higher than 58% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,617 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $252,300 · higher than 52% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month |
| Housing units | 2,055 |
| Households | 1,725 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 64.86 sq mi (plus 3.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04862. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04862
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04574 | Washington, ME | 5.3 mi W | Standard |
| 04847 | Hope, ME | 6.5 mi E | Standard |
| 04949 | Liberty, ME | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 04973 | Searsmont, ME | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
| 04850 | Lincolnville Center, ME | 8.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 04865 | West Rockport, ME | 9.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 04864 | Warren, ME | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 04849 | Lincolnville, ME | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 04843 | Camden, ME | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 04856 | Rockport, ME | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 04354 | Palermo, ME | 11.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 04572 | Waldoboro, ME | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04862 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04862
123 MAIN ST
UNION ME 04862
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts APPLETON as the city name for 04862. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04862-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04862?
- 04862 is a Union, Maine ZIP code. Appleton is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04862 in?
- ZIP code 04862 is in Knox County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04862 in?
- 04862 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04862?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04862 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04862?
- About 4,023 people live in ZIP code 04862, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04862?
- The median household income in 04862 is $73,536 a year, higher than 58% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04862?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04862 are 04574 (Washington, 5.3 miles), 04847 (Hope, 6.5 miles), 04949 (Liberty, 8.2 miles) and 04973 (Searsmont, 8.4 miles).