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 Moderate-density area
- $55,461
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,636. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,300 (52% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $545; owner occupancy is 84.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04745 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 04745
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frenchville, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04745.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 04745?
54.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
10.5%
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?
$55,461
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,636
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04745 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Frenchville, 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)
$55,461 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
480housing units
480
Total Housing Units
421
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,300
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 04756
Madawaska (04756)
3,344 residents
- 04745 1,082
Frenchville (04745)
1,082 residents
- 04772 762
Saint Agatha (04772)
762 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04745 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04745 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04772
Saint Agatha (04772)
$75,417 median income
- 04756
Madawaska (04756)
$56,136 median income
- 04745
Frenchville (04745)
$55,461 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04745, 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 (1,082 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 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.
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