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Aroostook County
Easton, ME
04740
04740 ZIP Code — Easton, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04740 is located in
Easton ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 38.66 square miles and serves a population of
1,341 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04740
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,179. 44% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 04740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,341
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
38.66 sq mi
Water area
0.28 sq mi
Latitude
46.6430
Longitude
-67.8711
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.4%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$45,179
Median household income
$118,400
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 210 15.7% 18 and over 1,131 84.3% 65 and over 364 27.1% Median age 57.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.7%
Group Count % White 1,290 95.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 36 2.7% Two or more races 15 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 8 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
14.4%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.5% $10k–$15k 11.3% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 5.3% $35k–$50k 20.4% $50k–$75k 12.0% $75k–$100k 10.4% $100k–$150k 16.2% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $45,179
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,400 Median rent / month $423 Owner occupied 85.1% Renter occupied 14.9% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 69.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.4% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 6.6% 2000–2009 11.1% 1990–1999 4.2% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 21.6% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 28.0% 3 bedrooms 49.3% 4 bedrooms 7.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.1% 1 vehicle 34.7% 2 vehicles 41.6% 3 or more 18.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 2.9% Propane / LP gas 5.1% Fuel oil 68.0% Wood 16.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 261 47.5% Cohabiting couple 12 2.2% Male householder, no spouse 128 23.3% Female householder, no spouse 149 27.1% Households with children under 18 116 21.1% Households with seniors (65+) 277 50.4% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.5% 8.4% Married 41.4% 54.4% Separated 1.6% 0.0% Widowed 1.0% 19.6% Divorced 31.5% 17.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.6% Bachelor's or higher 16.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 6.5% Kindergarten 10 7.2% Elementary school 84 60.4% High school 35 25.2% College / grad school 1 0.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Public administration
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 11.8% Sales & office 20.1% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 18.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.9% Government 21.2% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.6% Carpool 16.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
14.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.0% Retirement income 33.6% Supplemental Security 14.5% Cash public assistance 6.5% Food stamps / SNAP 14.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 28.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.9% Visited dentist 60.5% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 21.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 103 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 21.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.3% Public insurance 54.0% No insurance 5.7% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,279 95.4% Spanish 32 2.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 32 2.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,289 96.1% Born in same state 1,289 96.1% Born in different state 1,040 77.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 52 3.9% Not a US citizen 7 13.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 370 27.6% French 206 15.4% Arab 67 5% German 53 4%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 34 2.5% Polish 7 0.5% English 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 74.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04740
What city is ZIP code 04740 in?
ZIP code 04740 is primarily assigned to Easton, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04740 in?
ZIP code 04740 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04740 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 04740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04740 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04740 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 04740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04740?
The median home value in ZIP code 04740 is $118,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 04740 in?
ZIP code 04740 observes the EST timezone.
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