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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
$56,795
Median income
$120,200
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $31,840. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $120,200 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $713 monthly, and 84.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Aroostook County, letting you compare 04747 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04747?

50.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$31,840

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04747 ranks nationally

Island Falls, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,795 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

932

Total Housing Units

574

Occupied Units

358

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$120,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04763 Oakfield, ME 726 8.3 mi

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Related Areas

Aroostook County Island Falls, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.