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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
$59,028
Median income
$214,500
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,170. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $214,500 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $508 monthly, and 86.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Aroostook County, letting you compare 04739 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04739?

58.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$59,028

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,170

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04739 ranks nationally

Eagle Lake, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,028 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

918

Total Housing Units

357

Occupied Units

561

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$214,500

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04781 Wallagrass, ME 560 10.0 mi

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Related Areas

Aroostook County Eagle Lake, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.