04733 ZIP Code — Benedicta, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04733 is located in Benedicta, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 63.10 square miles and serves a population of 483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04733

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $53,438. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 55% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 51% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 04733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

483

population

63.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benedicta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04776 Sherman (4.3 mi) 04777 Stacyville (5.5 mi) 04747 Island Falls (12.7 mi) 04460 Medway (14 mi) 04430 East Millinocket (14.6 mi) 04459 Mattawamkeag (18 mi) 04497 Wytopitlock (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	483
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	63.10 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	45.8056
Longitude	-68.3944
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

483

Population

People per sq mi

18.5

Median age

$53,438

Median household income

$15,007

Per capita income

$129,100

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	47.4%
18 and over	254	52.6%
65 and over	78	16.1%
Median age	18.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Black or African American 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	472	97.7%
Black or African American	11	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 37.2%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	37.2%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
Median income	$53,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 47.4%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,100
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	12.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.3%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.6%
Fuel oil	56.1%
Wood	24.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	5	3.4%
Female householder, no spouse	42	28.4%
Households with children under 18	55	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	35.8%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	21.2%
Married	51.0%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	14.6%
Divorced	7.1%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	134	79.3%
High school	17	10.1%
College / grad school	18	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 32.8%

Construction 17.2%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.5%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	57.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	26.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.7%
Work from home	55.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.7%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	15.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.5%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	50.9%
Uninsured under 19	77.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	426	88.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	478	99.0%
Born in same state	478	99.0%
Born in different state	224	46.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	93	19.3%
Italian	65	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	85.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04733

What city is ZIP code 04733 in?

ZIP code 04733 is primarily assigned to Benedicta, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04733 in?

ZIP code 04733 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04733 family-oriented?

47% of residents in ZIP code 04733 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 04733 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 04733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04733?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04733?

The median home value in ZIP code 04733 is $129,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04733 in?

ZIP code 04733 observes the EST timezone.