ZIP code 04861: Thomaston, ME
04861 is a ZIP code in Thomaston, Maine, mainly in Knox County. About 2,769 people live here.
- Population
- 2,769
- Median household income
- $56,435
- Typical home value
- $340,100-3.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,262gross, per month
- Median age
- 58.1
- Homeowners
- 73.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 04861 details
| City | Thomaston |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Knox County |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 253 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 13.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.10771, -69.17142 |
Median rent in 04861 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $490/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,265/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,223/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 04861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04841 | Rockland, ME | 2.7 mi | 7,035 |
| 04864 | Warren, ME | 3.9 mi | 4,932 |
| 04858 | South Thomaston, ME | 4.3 mi | 1,378 |
| 04856 | Rockport, ME | 5.6 mi | 3,675 |
| 04854 | Owls Head, ME | 5.8 mi | 1,482 |
| 04865 | West Rockport, ME | 6.4 mi | — |
| 04859 | Spruce Head, ME | 7.7 mi | 753 |
| 04563 | Cushing, ME | 7.8 mi | 1,460 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 04861?
A typical home in ZIP code 04861 is worth about $340,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $56,435 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maine average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $340,100 homeWhat can a $56,435 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 04861
What city is ZIP code 04861?
ZIP code 04861 is in Thomaston, ME, in Knox County.
What county is ZIP code 04861 in?
04861 is mainly in Knox County, Maine.
What is the population of ZIP code 04861?
About 2,769 people live in ZIP code 04861, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 04861 in?
04861 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.