| City: | Monhegan, Maine |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:05:34 PM |
| Population: | 64 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.7643, -69.3125 |
| Land Area: | 0.85 sq mi |
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The median home value reaches $687,500, reflecting the island's appeal to second-home buyers. These seasonal property owners need year-round mailing addresses, which explains why the post office maintains 99 PO boxes for a community with just 33 occupied households. That's a PO box adoption rate of 3.0, meaning the facility serves three times as many boxes as there are local residents. People from surrounding coastal areas without island property also rent boxes here.
Rural carrier routes handle what little street delivery exists on the island. The ZIP contains just two named streets—Monhegan Avenue and Meadow View Lane—plus one named building receiving its own delivery. Most island addresses rely on the post office as their primary connection to mainland mail service. During winter months when the population shrinks, those PO boxes become the island's most reliable link to the outside world.
The median age of 50.5 years reflects a mix of year-round islanders and seasonal residents. With 19 businesses employing just 11 people, the economy runs on tourism and seasonal activity. The island covers less than a square mile of land, making it one of Maine's smallest incorporated communities by area.
The island's minimal street infrastructure reflects its small size and seasonal character. With just two named streets and one named building, most mail goes directly to PO boxes at the post office rather than to street addresses.
ZIP Code 04852 has 64 residents and 33 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (87.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 64Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 120Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 75.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 33Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $701,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 37 | 34 | 45 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 52 | 38 | 54 | 119 | 124 | 119 | 137 | 120 |
| Decennial Census | 69 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 64 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.5
Male Median Age: 52
Female Median Age: 45.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 56 | 91.80% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 4.92% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 3.28% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 32 | 50.00% | 52.0 years |
| Females: | 32 | 50.00% | 45.3 years |
| Total: | 64 | 100% | 50.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 119 | 99.17% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.83% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.83% |
| Total Population: | 120 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 119 | 99.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.83% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $22,188 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $125,893 versus $47,813 for nonfamily households (a difference of $78,080). By gender, male median income is $66,250 and female is $39,219, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $27,031 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 84.3%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,188 | $32,083 | $7,000 | $6,250 | $41,250 | $0 | $44,375 | $42,500 | $0 | $118,750 | $0 | $0 | $139,063 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $45,714 | $45,893 | $41,042 | $0 | $41,528 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $106,250 | $104,318 | $108,558 | $116,042 | $121,696 | $125,893 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,750 | $35,417 | $41,250 | $47,813 |
| Median Male Income | $25,357 | $25,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $114,375 | $0 | $104,583 | $54,091 | $56,250 | $61,354 | $64,375 | $66,250 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,346 | $33,917 | $36,250 | $39,083 | $39,219 |
| Employed: | 97 | 84.35% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 18 | 15.65% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 56 | 57.73% |
| Service: | 4 | 4.12% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 21.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 16.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $701,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $251,900 (55.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $279,700. The median gross rent is $958, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 72.63%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $450,000 | $483,300 | $414,300 | $295,000 | $265,000 | $293,800 | $350,000 | $442,900 | $422,200 | $477,800 | $500,000 | $541,700 | $687,500 | $701,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 75.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 12.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $775 | $830 | $0 | $833 | $917 | $925 | $958 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 27 | 55.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 28.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 16.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 49 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 49 | 27.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 130 | 72.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 179 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 168 | 93.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 5.59% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 179 | 100% |
In 2024, 60.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 16.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (76.19%). College enrollment is 76.19%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 3.41% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5 | 5.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 14.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 15.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 41 | 46.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 13.64% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 85 | 96.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 53 | 60.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 102 | 77.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 20 | 15.27% |
| No Insurance: | 9 | 6.87% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 122 | 93.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 23.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 76.19% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 23.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 04852 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $2,204,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 92Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $113,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,204,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04852 is located in Lincoln County, Maine, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Maine's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 04852. It covers 0.85 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.38 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.85 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.38 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3285.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 04852 is in the Monhegan Plantation, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.