ZIP code 04986
Where is ZIP code 04986?
Thorndike, Maine
Waldo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04986 belongs to Thorndike, Maine in Waldo County. 04986 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 2,228 people live in the 04986 area, where the median household income is $71,833. The closest ZIP codes are 04988 (Unity, 4.5 mi northwest), 04921 (Brooks, 5.4 mi east) and 04987 (Troy, 7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 04986 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thorndike |
| Also accepted | Knox |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.5744, -69.2487 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 049 |
Population and income in 04986
| Population | 2,228 · higher than 63% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 41 · lower than 61% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 98% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $71,833 · higher than 55% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,113 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $184,500 · lower than 70% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,288 a month |
| Housing units | 761 |
| Households | 688 (3.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 54.26 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04986. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04986
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04988 | Unity, ME | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 04921 | Brooks, ME | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 04987 | Troy, ME | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 04941 | Freedom, ME | 8.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 04922 | Burnham, ME | 10 mi NW | Standard |
| 04951 | Monroe, ME | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 04910 | Albion, ME | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
| 04932 | Dixmont, ME | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 04952 | Morrill, ME | 12.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 04929 | Detroit, ME | 13.4 mi N | Standard |
| 04969 | Plymouth, ME | 13.6 mi N | Standard |
| 04973 | Searsmont, ME | 13.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04986 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04986
123 MAIN ST
THORNDIKE ME 04986
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts KNOX as the city name for 04986. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04986-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04986?
- 04986 is a Thorndike, Maine ZIP code. Knox is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04986 in?
- ZIP code 04986 is in Waldo County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04986 in?
- 04986 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04986?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04986 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04986?
- About 2,228 people live in ZIP code 04986, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04986?
- The median household income in 04986 is $71,833 a year, higher than 55% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04986?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04986 are 04988 (Unity, 4.5 miles), 04921 (Brooks, 5.4 miles), 04987 (Troy, 7 miles) and 04941 (Freedom, 8.4 miles).