04743 Zip Code Profile

04743 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Fort Kent, Maine. Median household income here ($29,666) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $51,642/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 04743 is $40,680.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 04743 earn an average of $28,665/year. Women earn only $14,998/year.

2,154 people in 04743 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 04743? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.1 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 2,265 men and 2,411 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,872 people (out of the 4,676 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,935 homes, and 166 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

04743 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Chisinau, Moldova!) and -69 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 513 feet above sea levell.

Neighborhood Link provides FREE neighborhood websites to over 35,000 neighborhoods, HOAs, condo associations, and other local groups across the US. If your neighborhood isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up your site right away!

• Presque Isle Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,676
• White Population: 4,562
• Black Population: 49
• Hispanic Population: 35
• Asian Population: 51
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 136
• Male Population: 2,265
• Female Population: 2,411
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Maine
• County: Aroostook
• City: Fort Kent
• Longitude: -68.6
• Latitude: 47.3
• Elevation: 514 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 207

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,052
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 15.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 317
•    5 - 9: 586
•    10 - 14: 514
•    15 - 19: 221
•    20 - 24: 119
•    25 - 29: 24
•    30 - 34: 93
•    35 - 39: 11
•    40 - 44: 9
•    45 - 59: 38
•    60 - 89: 90
•    90 plus: 30

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $105,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,358
• Businesses: 216
• Employees: 1,773
• Annual Payroll: $55,408,000
• Average Family Income: $51,642
• Median Family Income: $29,666
• Average Income for Men: $28,665
• Average Income for Women: $14,998

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 27326.0
• Sr Senator: Susan M. Collins (R)
• Jr Senator: Angus S., Jr. King (I)
• US House Representative: Michael H. Michaud (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 003
• State FIPS Code: 23

Neighborhood Link provides free websites to thousands of farmer's markets across the US. If you notice a farmers market that isn't listed here yet, contact us and we'll set up a site right away!

View all schools in Fort Kent

Primary Schools

Fort Kent Elementary School

108 Pleasant Street

Fort Kent, ME 04743

(207) 834-3456

High Schools

Fort Kent Community High School

84 Pleasant Street

Fort Kent, ME 04743

(207) 834-5540