ZIP Code 04743

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Fort Kent · Aroostook County · Maine

Population
4,676

13/sq mi

Median income
$56,422

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,800

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.7%

Median age 45.6

Land area
351.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 04743 in Fort Kent, Maine has a population of 4,676. The median household income is $56,422, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $165,800, 40% below the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.6 square miles in Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine. The area is home to 4,676 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 04743 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04743 sits at $56,422 (23% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,724. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $165,800 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $918 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aroostook County, so you can benchmark 04743 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 04743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04743.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04743, Fort Kent, 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

4,676

Population

351.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04743?

45.6

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$56,422

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$46,724

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,570

Total Housing Units

2,189

Occupied Units

381

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$165,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 220 business establishments in ZIP 04743, employing approximately 1,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,756,000.

220

Businesses

1,850

Employees

$88.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 59 26.8%
Transportation and warehousing 28 12.7%
Retail trade 27 12.3%
Construction 25 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 5.5%
Finance and insurance 11 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 3.6%
Manufacturing 7 3.2%
Wholesale trade 5 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.4%

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 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04743 in?
ZIP code 04743 (Fort Kent) 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 04743?
ZIP code 04743 in Fort Kent, ME has a population of 4,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04743?
The median household income in ZIP 04743 is $56,422, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04743?
The median home value in ZIP 04743 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04743 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04743?
ZIP code 04743 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 1,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04743 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (59), Transportation and warehousing (28), Retail trade (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04743?
In ZIP code 04743, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 04743?
In ZIP code 04743, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04743 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fort Kent, 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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