Fort Kent, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04743
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,676
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,422
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Kent pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04743 covers 351.6 square miles in Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,676 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04743 reports a modest median household income of $56,422 (23% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,724. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,800 (42% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $918; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04743 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 04743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Kent, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04743.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
59 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 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 04743, Fort Kent, 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
4,676
Population
351.6
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04743?
45.6
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
7.4%
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?
$56,422
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$46,724
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04743 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Fort Kent, 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)
$56,422 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
2,570housing units
2,570
Total Housing Units
2,189
Occupied Units
381
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,800
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04743 vs 04781 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04781 | Wallagrass, ME | 560 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04743, 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 (4,676 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 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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