04743 ZIP Code – Fort Kent, Maine
04743 is a ZIP code serving Fort Kent, Maine in Aroostook County with a population of approximately 4,701 residents. At $59,635, the median household income here runs near the Maine average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $132,300 is well below the national average, with 79.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $840 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 58% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.4%, well below the national average. An estimated 11.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 45.2, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 04781, 04739, 04774.
ZIP Code 04743 Data
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ZIP 04743 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04743 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,701 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $132k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $840 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.1% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04781 – Wallagrass
- 04739 – Eagle Lake
- 04774 – Saint Francis
- 04745 – Frenchville
- 04772 – Saint Agatha
- 04779 – Sinclair
- 04756 – Madawaska
- 04773 – Saint David
- 04768 – Portage
- 04783 – Stockholm
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04781 | WALLAGRASS | 513 | $56,458 |
| 04739 | EAGLE LAKE | 791 | $39,792 |
| 04774 | SAINT FRANCIS | 609 | $35,625 |
| 04745 | FRENCHVILLE | 872 | $52,841 |
| 04772 | SAINT AGATHA | 885 | $68,083 |