Madawaska, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04756
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,344
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,136
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madawaska 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
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04756 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04756 covers 46.1 square miles in Madawaska, Aroostook County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,344 residents on file, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04756 reports a modest median household income of $56,136 (24% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,395. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,100 (44% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $635; owner occupancy is 63.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04756 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 04756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madawaska, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04756.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 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 04756, Madawaska, 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
3,344
Population
46.1
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04756?
53.1
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
13.2%
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?
$56,136
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,395
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04756 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Madawaska, 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)
$56,136 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,830housing units
1,830
Total Housing Units
1,596
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,100
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$635
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 04756, employing approximately 1,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,073,000.
87
Businesses
1,260
Employees
$77.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 26.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Information | 4 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
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 04756 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
- 04773 723
Saint David (04773)
723 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04756 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04756 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
- 04773
Saint David (04773)
$68,571 median income
- 04756
Madawaska (04756)
$56,136 median income
- 04745
Frenchville (04745)
$55,461 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04756 ranks #3 of 4 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 04756, 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 (3,344 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 04756 in?
ZIP code 04756 (Madawaska) 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 04756?
ZIP code 04756 in Madawaska, ME has a population of 3,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04756?
The median household income in ZIP 04756 is $56,136, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04756?
The median home value in ZIP 04756 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04756 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04756?
ZIP code 04756 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 1,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04756?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04756 are: Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (12), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04756?
In ZIP code 04756, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 04756?
In ZIP code 04756, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04756 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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