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Frenchville, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04745

Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,082
17/sq mi
$55,461
Median income
$137,300
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Frenchville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04745 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04745 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frenchville, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 1,082 residents across 62.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04745 reports a modest median household income of $55,461 (25% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $29,636. Poverty here runs at 18.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $137,300 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $545 a month; 84.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. To put 04745 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Aroostook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 04745

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frenchville, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04745.

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 04745, Frenchville, 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

1,082

Population

62.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04745?

54.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 99.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,461

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$29,636

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04745 ranks nationally

Frenchville, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,461 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

480

Total Housing Units

421

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$137,300

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$545

Median Rent

1976

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 04745, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,182,000.

32

Businesses

192

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 15.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 12.5%
Retail trade 4 12.5%
Construction 3 9.4%
Manufacturing 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 04745 vs 04756 →

ZIP 04745 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04745 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04745 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04745 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04756 Madawaska, ME 3,344 5.0 mi
04772 Saint Agatha, ME 762 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aroostook County

04730 standard
Houlton, ME
Pop: 9,992
04736 standard
Caribou, ME
Pop: 9,876
04769 standard
Presque Isle, ME
Pop: 9,692
04743 standard
Fort Kent, ME
Pop: 4,676
04742 standard
Fort Fairfield, ME
Pop: 3,496
04756 standard
Madawaska, ME
Pop: 3,344

Related Areas

Aroostook County Frenchville, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04745 in? ▼
ZIP code 04745 (Frenchville) 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 04745? ▼
ZIP code 04745 in Frenchville, ME has a population of 1,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04745? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04745 is $55,461, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04745? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04745 is $137,300, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04745? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04745 is White at 99.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04745? ▼
ZIP code 04745 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04745? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04745 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04745? ▼
In ZIP code 04745, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 04745? ▼
In ZIP code 04745, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04745? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04745 is 18.6% 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.