Caribou, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04736
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,876
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,368
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Caribou pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04736 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04736 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, home to 9,876 residents across 431.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04736 reports a modest median household income of $54,368 (26% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,209. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,000 (51% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $757; owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04736 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04736
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caribou, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04736.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04736, Caribou, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,876
Population
431.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04736?
50.4
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$54,368
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$34,209
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04736 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Caribou, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,368 18th percentile higher than 18% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,709housing units
4,709
Total Housing Units
4,194
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,000
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$757
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 237 business establishments in ZIP 04736, employing approximately 2,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,395,000.
237
Businesses
2,733
Employees
$128.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 04736 vs 04762 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04762 | New Sweden, ME | 602 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04736, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,876 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04736 in?
ZIP code 04736 (Caribou) 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 04736?
ZIP code 04736 in Caribou, ME has a population of 9,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04736?
The median household income in ZIP 04736 is $54,368, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04736?
The median home value in ZIP 04736 is $139,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04736 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04736?
ZIP code 04736 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 2,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04736?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04736 are: Retail trade (43), Health care and social assistance (40), Construction (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04736?
In ZIP code 04736, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 04736?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04736 is 16.6 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 04736?
In ZIP code 04736, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04736 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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