ZIP Code 04730

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Houlton · Aroostook County · Maine

Population
9,992

16/sq mi

Median income
$61,980

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$145,200

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.0%

Median age 45

Land area
609.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 04730 in Houlton, Maine has a population of 9,992. The median household income is $61,980, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $145,200, 48% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 609.3 square miles in Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine. The area is home to 9,992 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04730 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04730 sits at $61,980 (16% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,599. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $145,200 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aroostook County, so you can benchmark 04730 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04730.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04730, Houlton, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,992

Population

609.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04730?

45.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,980

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$33,599

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

13.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,851

Total Housing Units

4,225

Occupied Units

626

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$145,200

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 294 business establishments in ZIP 04730, employing approximately 3,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,078,000.

294

Businesses

3,258

Employees

$142.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 49 16.7%
Construction 31 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 24 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 23 7.8%
Finance and insurance 16 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.8%
Manufacturing 13 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.4%
Wholesale trade 7 2.4%
Information 6 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04761 New Limerick, ME 529 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04730 in?
ZIP code 04730 (Houlton) is located in Aroostook County, Maine. Aroostook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aroostook-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04730?
ZIP code 04730 in Houlton, ME has a population of 9,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04730?
The median household income in ZIP 04730 is $61,980, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04730?
The median home value in ZIP 04730 is $145,200, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04730 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04730?
ZIP code 04730 has 294 business establishments employing approximately 3,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04730 are: Retail trade (51), Health care and social assistance (49), Construction (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04730?
In ZIP code 04730, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04730 is 13.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04730?
In ZIP code 04730, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04730 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Houlton, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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