Aroostook County, ME ZIP Codes
Maine (ME) · 44 ZIP codes · 43 cities
44
ZIP codes
66,859
population (2021)
-7.0%
pop change since 2010
23003
FIPS code
Aroostook County ZIP code map
About Aroostook County
Aroostook County is located in Maine and contains 44 ZIP codes across 43 cities and communities.
The county's population was 66,859 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7% from 71,870 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Aroostook County is 23003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 66,859 |
| 2010 population | 71,870 |
| Change | -7.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| FIPS code | 23003 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Aroostook County
Ashland
Benedicta
Blaine
Bridgewater
Caribou
Clayton Lake
Crouseville
Eagle Lake
Easton
Estcourt Station
Fort Fairfield
Fort Kent
Fort Kent Mills
Frenchville
Grand Isle
Houlton
Island Falls
Limestone
Madawaska
Mapleton
Mars Hill
Monticello
New Limerick
New Sweden
Oakfield
Orient
Oxbow
Perham
Portage
Presque Isle
Saint Agatha
Saint David
Saint Francis
Sheridan
Sherman
Sinclair
Smyrna Mills
Stockholm
Van Buren
Wallagrass
Washburn
Westfield
Wytopitlock
ZIP codes for Aroostook County, ME (44)
Demographics & statistics
65,966
Population
48.2
Median age
$51,819
Median household income
$31,040
Per capita income
$128,181
Median home value
$570
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
29,780
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,722
Under 5
1,476
1,749
5–9
1,499
1,925
10–14
1,650
1,896
15–19
1,626
1,688
20–24
1,448
3,507
25–34
3,007
3,743
35–44
3,210
4,613
45–54
3,955
2,755
55–59
2,362
3,022
60–64
2,591
5,091
65–74
4,366
2,439
75–84
2,091
1,365
85+
1,170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,177 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 53,789 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 16,522 | 28.3% |
| Median age | 48.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,798 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,045 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,067 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 856 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 269 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 247 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
11.7%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $51,819 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
27.3%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
6.6%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,181 |
| Median rent / month | $570 |
| Owner occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 32.7% |
| Single-family detached | 79.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% |
| Electricity | 7.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 64.4% |
| Wood | 18.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,441 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,938 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,995 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,346 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,627 | 20.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,480 | 44.0% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 18.4% |
| Married | 54.9% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
41.8%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 641 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 699 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,413 | 47.1% |
| High school | 2,779 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,619 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Construction
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Public administration
5.9%
Professional & management
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.0% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 12.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
28.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.8% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 34.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.6% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 22.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,376 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 18.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 51.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,768 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,631 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,431 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 102 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 63,240 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 62,091 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 48,465 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,149 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,726 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,899 | 63.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11,349 | 17.2% |
| Italian | 8,815 | 13.4% |
| German | 5,952 | 9% |
| Arab | 5,028 | 7.6% |
| English | 296 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 286 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 269 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 116 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 62 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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