Island Falls, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04747
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,337
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,795
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Island Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04747 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04747 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Island Falls, Aroostook County, Maine, home to just 1,337 residents across 417.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04747 reports a modest median household income of $56,795 (23% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,840. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,200 (58% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 84.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04747 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 04747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Island Falls, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04747.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 04747, Island Falls, 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
1,337
Population
417.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04747?
50.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.2%
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?
$56,795
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$31,840
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04747 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Island Falls, 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)
$56,795 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
932housing units
932
Total Housing Units
574
Occupied Units
358
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,200
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 04747, employing approximately 142 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,199,000.
30
Businesses
142
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 04747 vs 04763 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04763 | Oakfield, ME | 726 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04747, 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 (1,337 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 04747 in?
ZIP code 04747 (Island Falls) 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 04747?
ZIP code 04747 in Island Falls, ME has a population of 1,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04747?
The median household income in ZIP 04747 is $56,795, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04747?
The median home value in ZIP 04747 is $120,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04747 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04747?
ZIP code 04747 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04747 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04747?
In ZIP code 04747, 61.2% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 04747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04747 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04747?
In ZIP code 04747, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04747 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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