Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine
Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, with 6,936 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thomaston, 2.3 miles SW.
- 6,936residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 540 / sq mipopulation density
- 04841main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rockland
Rockland is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 6,936. The city is a popular tourist destination. It is a departure point for the Maine State Ferry Service to the islands of Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus.
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Living in Rockland
- Median household income
- $56,533
- Median home value
- $245,800
- Median rent
- $1,092/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Rockland had 6,936 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,936 |
|---|---|
| Density | 540 per sq mi (208 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockland at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,936 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.85 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.23 sq mi (5.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1239° N, 69.1305° W |
| ZIP codes | 04841, 04861 |
| Official website | ci.rockland.me.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2363590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockland
- Thomaston2.3 mi SW
- Rockport3.7 mi NE
- Owls Head4.3 mi SE
- South Thomaston5.6 mi S
- Warren5.6 mi W
- Camden7.6 mi NE
- Hope8.6 mi N
- Cushing10.0 mi SW
- Union10.7 mi NW
- North Haven11.1 mi E
- Waldoboro12.5 mi W
- Lincolnville12.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rockland
What county is Rockland in?
Rockland is in Knox County, Maine.
What is the population of Rockland, ME?
6,936 people lived in Rockland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockland, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04841. Other ZIP codes: 04861.
What is the elevation of Rockland?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rockland?
Thomaston (2.3 mi), Rockport (3.7 mi), Owls Head (4.3 mi), South Thomaston (5.6 mi), Warren (5.6 mi).
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