The Forks
Town in Somerset County, Maine

The Forks is a town in Somerset County, Maine, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,266 ft (386 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caratunk, 6.1 miles S.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 1,266 ftelevation · 386 m
- 39.6 sq miland area · 102.5 km²
- 1 / sq mipopulation density
- 04985ZIP code
About The Forks
The Forks is a plantation in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census.
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Living in The Forks
- Median household income
- $65,865
- Median home value
- $271,700
- Median age
- 59.7
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The Forks had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
The Forks at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.57 sq mi (102.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2996° N, 69.9283° W |
| ZIP code | 04985 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302576190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near The Forks
- Caratunk6.1 mi S
- West Forks6.7 mi NW
- Moscow11.6 mi S
- Pleasant Ridge14.4 mi S
- Shirley15.0 mi E
- Highland16.5 mi SW
- Kingsbury19.0 mi SE
- Brighton19.4 mi SE
- Bingham20.3 mi S
- Monson20.9 mi E
- Greenville21.8 mi NE
- Abbot22.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about The Forks
What county is The Forks in?
The Forks is in Somerset County, Maine.
What is the population of The Forks, ME?
48 people lived in The Forks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of The Forks, ME?
The ZIP code of The Forks is 04985.
What is the elevation of The Forks?
1,266 feet (386 m) above sea level.
What towns are near The Forks?
Caratunk (6.1 mi), West Forks (6.7 mi), Moscow (11.6 mi), Pleasant Ridge (14.4 mi), Shirley (15.0 mi).
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