Prospect
Town in Waldo County, Maine
Prospect is a town in Waldo County, Maine, with 698 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Frankfort, 3.6 miles NW.
- 698residents (2020 Census)
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 18.1 sq miland area · 46.9 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 04438ZIP code
About Prospect
Prospect is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.
The most prominent landmark in Prospect is Fort Knox, a large 19th-century fort. It is now a major tourist attraction, as is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory.
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Living in Prospect
- Median household income
- $81,250
- Median home value
- $196,500
- Median rent
- $1,107/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Prospect had 698 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 698 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Waldo County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 698 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.09 sq mi (46.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5650° N, 68.8727° W |
| ZIP code | 04438 |
| Official website | prospectmaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302761210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect
- Frankfort3.6 mi NW
- Stockton Springs3.9 mi SE
- Verona Island5.0 mi SE
- Winterport6.9 mi N
- Searsport7.1 mi SW
- Swanville7.6 mi SW
- Bucksport7.7 mi NE
- Monroe9.4 mi W
- Penobscot10.0 mi SE
- Orland10.0 mi E
- Castine10.0 mi S
- Orrington10.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Prospect
What county is Prospect in?
Prospect is in Waldo County, Maine.
What is the population of Prospect, ME?
698 people lived in Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect, ME?
The ZIP code of Prospect is 04438.
What is the elevation of Prospect?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect?
Frankfort (3.6 mi), Stockton Springs (3.9 mi), Verona Island (5.0 mi), Winterport (6.9 mi), Searsport (7.1 mi).
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