Thomaston
Town in Knox County, Maine

Thomaston is a town in Knox County, Maine, with 2,739 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Rockland, 2.3 miles NE.
- 2,739residents (2020 Census)
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.3 km²
- 251 / sq mipopulation density
- 04861main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Thomaston
Thomaston, formerly known as Fort St. Georges, Fort Wharf, and Lincoln, is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,739 at the 2020 census. Noted for its antique architecture, Thomaston is an old port popular with tourists. The town was named after Major General John Thomas.
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Living in Thomaston
- Median household income
- $56,435
- Median home value
- $271,700
- Median rent
- $1,262/mo
- Median age
- 58.1
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Thomaston had 2,739 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,739 |
|---|---|
| Density | 251 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thomaston at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,739 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.93 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km²) |
| Coordinates | 44.1077° N, 69.1714° W |
| ZIP codes | 04861, 04841 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301376365 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thomaston
- Rockland2.3 mi NE
- Warren3.8 mi W
- South Thomaston4.9 mi SE
- Rockport5.8 mi NE
- Owls Head5.8 mi E
- Cushing7.9 mi SW
- Hope9.3 mi N
- Camden9.6 mi NE
- Union10.2 mi NW
- Waldoboro10.6 mi W
- North Haven13.3 mi E
- Friendship13.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Thomaston
What county is Thomaston in?
Thomaston is in Knox County, Maine.
What is the population of Thomaston, ME?
2,739 people lived in Thomaston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thomaston, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04861. Other ZIP codes: 04841.
What towns are near Thomaston?
Rockland (2.3 mi), Warren (3.8 mi), South Thomaston (4.9 mi), Rockport (5.8 mi), Owls Head (5.8 mi).
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