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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
$55,768
Median income
$147,200
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Presque Isle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

22th 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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,974. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $147,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aroostook County, so you can benchmark 04769 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 04769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Presque Isle, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04769.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 04769?

44.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$55,768

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$33,974

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04769 ranks nationally

Presque Isle, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,768 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,435

Total Housing Units

4,079

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$147,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04787 Westfield, ME 544 9.3 mi
04740 Easton, ME 1,287 7.0 mi
04742 Fort Fairfield, ME 3,496 8.9 mi
04758 Mars Hill, ME 1,498 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aroostook County

04730 standard
Houlton, ME
Pop: 9,992
04736 standard
Caribou, ME
Pop: 9,876
04743 standard
Fort Kent, ME
Pop: 4,676
04742 standard
Fort Fairfield, ME
Pop: 3,496
04756 standard
Madawaska, ME
Pop: 3,344
04757 standard
Mapleton, ME
Pop: 2,870

Related Areas

Aroostook County Presque Isle, ME Maine

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.

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