Charleston
Town in Penobscot County, Maine
Charleston is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 1,551 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradford, 6.1 miles E.
- 1,551residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 40.6 sq miland area · 105.0 km²
- 38 / sq mipopulation density
- 04422ZIP code
About Charleston
Charleston is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,558 at the 2020 census. Charleston includes the village of West Charleston and is home to the Higgins Classical Institute campus. Once a Christian school, it is now home to Faith Bible College International.
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Living in Charleston
- Median household income
- $75,250
- Median home value
- $226,500
- Median rent
- $988/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Charleston had 1,551 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,551 |
|---|---|
| Density | 38 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charleston at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,551 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.55 sq mi (105.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0777° N, 69.0314° W |
| ZIP code | 04422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301912105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charleston
- Bradford6.1 mi E
- Garland6.2 mi W
- Corinth6.8 mi S
- Hudson9.1 mi SE
- Exeter9.1 mi SW
- Dover-Foxcroft10.5 mi NW
- Sebec11.9 mi N
- Kenduskeag12.3 mi SE
- Dexter12.5 mi W
- Lagrange12.5 mi NE
- Sangerville12.7 mi W
- Alton12.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Charleston
What county is Charleston in?
Charleston is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Charleston, ME?
1,551 people lived in Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charleston, ME?
The ZIP code of Charleston is 04422.
What is the elevation of Charleston?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charleston?
Bradford (6.1 mi), Garland (6.2 mi), Corinth (6.8 mi), Hudson (9.1 mi), Exeter (9.1 mi).
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