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Camden, ME
Census-designated place in Knox County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04843.
Population
3,682
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
978
ZIP codes
1
Camden and its ZIP codes
Camden at a glance
- Camden is about 22 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,788 a year, 5% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $498,800 (68% above Maine) and median rent is $1,149 a month.
Local data for Camden, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camden, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,788
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$498,800
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
58.0%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (470), German Americans (423), Italian Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Camden.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,304
17,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,509
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $8,663 per person
How people get to work
Camden, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.1%
- Carpooled18.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camden, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
304
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camden, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Camden
1 in or overlapping Camden. Population shown
Cities near Camden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RocklandCity | 6.6 mi | 12.8 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| BelfastCity | 15 mi | 34.1 |
| WaldoboroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| DamariscottaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camden, ME in?
- Camden is in Knox County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Camden, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Camden include 04843.
- What is the population of Camden, ME?
- About 3,682 people live in Camden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camden?
- Nearby places include Rockland (6.6 mi), Thomaston (10 mi), Belfast (15 mi), Waldoboro (17 mi), Castine (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023