ZIP code 04986: Thorndike, ME
04986 is a ZIP code in Thorndike, Maine, mainly in Waldo County. About 2,228 people live here.
- Population
- 2,228
- Median household income
- $71,833
- Typical home value
- $249,000+3.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,288gross, per month
- Median age
- 33
- Homeowners
- 83.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 04986 details
| City | Thorndike |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Waldo 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 | 54.3 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 41 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.54946, -69.21129 |
ZIP codes near 04986
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04921 | Brooks, ME | 4.0 mi | 1,775 |
| 04941 | Freedom, ME | 6.6 mi | 1,577 |
| 04988 | Unity, ME | 7.6 mi | 1,894 |
| 04951 | Monroe, ME | 8.2 mi | 1,001 |
| 04987 | Troy, ME | 8.8 mi | 984 |
| 04952 | Morrill, ME | 9.8 mi | 1,790 |
| 04915 | Belfast, ME | 10.4 mi | 9,107 |
| 04932 | Dixmont, ME | 10.8 mi | 1,207 |
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 04986?
A typical home in ZIP code 04986 is worth about $249,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,833 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maine average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 04986
What city is ZIP code 04986?
ZIP code 04986 is in Thorndike, ME, in Waldo County.
What county is ZIP code 04986 in?
04986 is mainly in Waldo County, Maine.
What is the population of ZIP code 04986?
About 2,228 people live in ZIP code 04986, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 04986 in?
04986 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.