Rockland, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04841 serves a portion of Rockland, Maine, within Knox County. This community is home to approximately 34,416 residents, with a median age of 35.7 years. The median household income of $56,414 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $225,656 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 33% owner-occupied and 67% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Rockland is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 5.5%, 04841 reflects the economic character of Knox County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 34,416 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,048 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,414 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $225,656 | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ↑ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.6% | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 33% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 67% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 15,143 | — |