Eagle Lake, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04739
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,112
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eagle Lake pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04739 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04739 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eagle Lake, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 1,112 residents across 585.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04739 reports a modest median household income of $59,028 (20% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,170. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $214,500 (24% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $508; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04739 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 04739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eagle Lake, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04739.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 04739, Eagle Lake, 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
1,112
Population
585.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04739?
58.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.8%
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?
$59,028
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,170
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04739 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Eagle Lake, 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)
$59,028 28th percentile higher than 28% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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
918housing units
918
Total Housing Units
357
Occupied Units
561
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,500
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$508
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 04739, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,288,000.
32
Businesses
154
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 25.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.4% |
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 04739 vs 04781 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04781 | Wallagrass, ME | 560 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04739, 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 (1,112 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 04739 in?
ZIP code 04739 (Eagle Lake) 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 04739?
ZIP code 04739 in Eagle Lake, ME has a population of 1,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04739?
The median household income in ZIP 04739 is $59,028, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04739?
The median home value in ZIP 04739 is $214,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04739 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04739?
ZIP code 04739 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04739?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04739 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04739?
In ZIP code 04739, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04739?
In ZIP code 04739, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04739?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04739 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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