ZIP Code 04733

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Benedicta · Aroostook County · Maine

Population
221

2/sq mi

Median income
$59,050

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,600

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.3%

Median age 15.5

Land area
138.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04733 in Benedicta, Maine has a population of 221. The median household income is $59,050, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $126,600, 54% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.1 square miles in Benedicta, Aroostook County, Maine. The area is home to 221 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 04733 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04733 sits at $59,050 (20% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $16,893. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $126,600 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 15.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aroostook County, so you can benchmark 04733 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 →

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 04733, Benedicta, 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

221

Population

138.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04733?

15.5

Median Age

61.5%

Male

38.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,050

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$16,893

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 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 40.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

160

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

3.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$126,600

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 04733, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,000.

8

Businesses

15

Employees

$628K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 37.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04733 vs 04776 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04776 Sherman, ME 925 7.5 mi
04777 Stacyville, ME 422 8.1 mi
04460 Medway, ME 1,419 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04733 in?
ZIP code 04733 (Benedicta) 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 04733?
ZIP code 04733 in Benedicta, ME has a population of 221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04733?
The median household income in ZIP 04733 is $59,050, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04733?
The median home value in ZIP 04733 is $126,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04733 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04733?
ZIP code 04733 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04733?
In ZIP code 04733, 40.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 04733?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04733 is 20.8 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 04733?
In ZIP code 04733, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04733 is 1.7% 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 Benedicta, 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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