Easton, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04740
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,287
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,309
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Easton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04740 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04740 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easton, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 1,287 residents across 99.8 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04740 reports a modest median household income of $53,309 (27% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,010. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,800 (42% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $510; owner occupancy is 85.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04740 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 04740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easton, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04740.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 04740, Easton, 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
1,287
Population
99.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04740?
52.6
Median Age
59.7%
Male
40.3%
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?
$53,309
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$31,010
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04740 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Easton, 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)
$53,309 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
670housing units
670
Total Housing Units
543
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,800
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$510
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 21 business establishments in ZIP 04740, employing approximately 592 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,059,000.
21
Businesses
592
Employees
$35.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 28.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
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 04740 vs 04758 →
ZIP 04740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04769
Presque Isle (04769)
9,692 residents
- 04742 3,496
Fort Fairfield (04742)
3,496 residents
- 04758 1,498
Mars Hill (04758)
1,498 residents
- 04740 1,287
Easton (04740)
1,287 residents
- 04787 544
Westfield (04787)
544 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04740 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04742
Fort Fairfield (04742)
$70,852 median income
- 04758
Mars Hill (04758)
$65,156 median income
- 04769
Presque Isle (04769)
$55,768 median income
- 04787
Westfield (04787)
$53,542 median income
- 04740
Easton (04740)
$53,309 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04740 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04740, 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 (1,287 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 04740 in?
ZIP code 04740 (Easton) 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 04740?
ZIP code 04740 in Easton, ME has a population of 1,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04740?
The median household income in ZIP 04740 is $53,309, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04740?
The median home value in ZIP 04740 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04740 is White at 96.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04740?
ZIP code 04740 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 592 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04740?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04740 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04740?
In ZIP code 04740, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 04740?
In ZIP code 04740, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04740 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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