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Aroostook County
Eagle Lake, ME
04739
04739 ZIP Code — Eagle Lake, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04739 is located in
Eagle Lake ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 192.27 square miles and serves a population of
791 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04739
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,792. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 04739 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
791
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
192.27 sq mi
Water area
15.37 sq mi
Latitude
47.0235
Longitude
-68.6919
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.4%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$39,792
Median household income
$152,500
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 100 12.6% 18 and over 691 87.4% 65 and over 357 45.1% Median age 62.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 781 98.7% Two or more races 6 0.8% Black or African American 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.4%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
20.7%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 7.3% $15k–$25k 15.7% $25k–$35k 20.2% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 12.4% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $39,792
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $152,500 Median rent / month $575 Owner occupied 80.4% Renter occupied 19.6% Vacant 64.0% Single-family detached 87.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 12.4% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 11.7% 1970–1979 21.5% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 16.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.3% 1 bedroom 15.3% 2 bedrooms 24.6% 3 bedrooms 38.8% 4 bedrooms 11.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 42.9% 2 vehicles 32.9% 3 or more 15.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.3% Electricity 3.9% Propane / LP gas 3.6% Fuel oil 76.7% Wood 11.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 162 48.9% Cohabiting couple 19 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 67 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 83 25.1% Households with children under 18 56 16.9% Households with seniors (65+) 201 60.7% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.1% 24.1% Married 60.5% 48.2% Separated 2.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.8% 21.6% Divorced 11.6% 6.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 22.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 16.7% Kindergarten 5 6.9% Elementary school 19 26.4% High school 26 36.1% College / grad school 10 13.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.3%
Agriculture & mining
13.5%
Public administration
8.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.5% Service 12.4% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 16.1% Production & transportation 13.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.3% Government 14.5% Self-employed 17.6% Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.9% Carpool 2.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.7% Other means 11.2% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.2% Retirement income 41.4% Supplemental Security 5.4% Cash public assistance 3.3% Food stamps / SNAP 15.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 46.1% High cholesterol 39.9% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 11.2% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 38.0% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 13.6% Cancer 9.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 34.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.0% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 25.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 118 17.1%
Disability % Any disability 25.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.9% 65 and over 38.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.7% Public insurance 62.7% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 748 94.6% Spanish 64 8.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 64 8.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 741 93.7% Born in same state 739 93.4% Born in different state 554 70.0% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 50 6.3% Not a US citizen 30 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % German 124 15.7% Italian 103 13% French 94 11.9% Arab 64 8.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 0.9% Dutch 3 0.4% English 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.8% Internet access 74.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04739
What city is ZIP code 04739 in?
ZIP code 04739 is primarily assigned to Eagle Lake, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04739 in?
ZIP code 04739 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04739 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 04739 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04739 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 04739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04739 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 04739 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 04739 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 04739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 04739 in?
ZIP code 04739 observes the EST timezone.
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