04742 ZIP Code – Fort Fairfield, Maine
ZIP code 04742 is a small ZIP code located in Fort Fairfield, Maine, within Aroostook County with a population of approximately 3,323 residents. The median household income of $63,221 is near the Maine average and near the national average. The median home value of $144,800 is well below the national average, with 78.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $918, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 7.7%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.0%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 29.0%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 51.2, above the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 04769, 04740, 04736.
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ZIP 04742 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04742 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,323 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $144k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $918 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.0% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04769 – Presque Isle
- 04740 – Easton
- 04736 – Caribou
- 04750 – Limestone
- 04786 – Washburn
- 04758 – Mars Hill
- 04787 – Westfield
- 04762 – New Sweden
- 04757 – Mapleton
- 04766 – Perham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04769 | PRESQUE ISLE | 8,772 | $52,109 |
| 04740 | EASTON | 1,341 | $45,179 |
| 04736 | CARIBOU | 9,022 | $50,286 |
| 04750 | LIMESTONE | 1,926 | $43,042 |
| 04786 | WASHBURN | 1,623 | $46,300 |