Carthage
Town in Franklin County, Maine

Carthage is a town in Franklin County, Maine, with 509 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dixfield, 4.6 miles S.
- 509residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 33.3 sq miland area · 86.3 km²
- 15 / sq mipopulation density
- 04224ZIP code
About Carthage
Carthage is a town in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 509 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $79,107
- Median home value
- $144,300
- Median rent
- $811/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Carthage had 509 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 509 |
|---|---|
| Density | 15 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 509 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.33 sq mi (86.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5995° N, 70.4107° W |
| ZIP code | 04224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300710915 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- Dixfield4.6 mi S
- Mexico5.2 mi SW
- Weld6.4 mi N
- Wilton8.2 mi E
- Canton9.5 mi SE
- Temple9.7 mi NE
- Peru9.8 mi S
- Roxbury10.4 mi NW
- Rumford10.9 mi W
- Jay11.7 mi SE
- Chisholm13.0 mi SE
- Avon13.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Franklin County, Maine.
What is the population of Carthage, ME?
509 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, ME?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 04224.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
Dixfield (4.6 mi), Mexico (5.2 mi), Weld (6.4 mi), Wilton (8.2 mi), Canton (9.5 mi).
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