Presque Isle, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04769
Aroostook County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,692
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,768
- Median income Below-median income area
- $147,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Presque Isle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04769 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, home to 9,692 residents across 196.2 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04769 reports a modest median household income of $55,768 (24% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,974. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,200 (48% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $904; owner occupancy is 57.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aroostook County, so 04769 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 04769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Presque Isle, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04769.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 36
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction 26
Construction
26 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 04769, Presque Isle, 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
9,692
Population
196.2
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04769?
44.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.4%
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?
$55,768
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$33,974
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04769 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Presque Isle, 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)
$55,768 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
4,435housing units
4,435
Total Housing Units
4,079
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+16.9%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04769 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 177 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 189 |
| 2022 | +30.3% | 246 |
| 2023 | +16.9% | 288 |
| 2024 | – | 288 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 420 business establishments in ZIP 04769, employing approximately 5,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,485,000.
420
Businesses
5,904
Employees
$287.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 21.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 26 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.3% |
| Information | 11 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
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 04769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04769
Presque Isle (04769)
9,692 residents
- 04742 3,496
Fort Fairfield (04742)
3,496 residents
- 04758 1,498
Mars Hill (04758)
1,498 residents
- 04740 1,287
Easton (04740)
1,287 residents
- 04787 544
Westfield (04787)
544 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04742
Fort Fairfield (04742)
$70,852 median income
- 04758
Mars Hill (04758)
$65,156 median income
- 04769
Presque Isle (04769)
$55,768 median income
- 04787
Westfield (04787)
$53,542 median income
- 04740
Easton (04740)
$53,309 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04769 ranks #3 of 5 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 04769, 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 (9,692 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 04769 in?
ZIP code 04769 (Presque Isle) 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 04769?
ZIP code 04769 in Presque Isle, ME has a population of 9,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04769?
The median household income in ZIP 04769 is $55,768, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04769?
The median home value in ZIP 04769 is $147,200, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04769 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04769?
ZIP code 04769 has 420 business establishments employing approximately 5,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04769 are: Retail trade (92), Health care and social assistance (63), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04769?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04769 increased by 16.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04769?
In ZIP code 04769, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 04769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04769 is 14.4 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 04769?
In ZIP code 04769, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04769 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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