04743 ZIP Code — Fort Kent, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04743 is located in Fort Kent, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 166.20 square miles and serves a population of 4,701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04743

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,635) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04743 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,701

population

166.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Kent	Acceptable
Fort Kent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04781 Wallagrass (3.9 mi) 04739 Eagle Lake (5.9 mi) 04774 Saint Francis (17.3 mi) 04745 Frenchville (18.2 mi) 04772 Saint Agatha (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,701
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	166.20 sq mi
Water area	2.55 sq mi
Latitude	47.1096
Longitude	-68.6893
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	50.3%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

4,701

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$59,635

Median household income

$40,872

Per capita income

$132,300

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,843

Housing units

32.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

108

5–9

111

183

10–14

218

130

15–19

156

104

20–24

125

206

25–34

246

313

35–44

374

274

45–54

328

103

55–59

122

195

60–64

232

212

65–74

253

156

75–84

187

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	930	19.8%
18 and over	3,771	80.2%
65 and over	989	21.0%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,225	85.6%
Two or more races	259	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	232	4.7%
Other race	101	2%
Black or African American	84	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.6%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$59,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,300
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	74.4%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	891	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	142	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	343	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	616	30.9%
Households with children under 18	561	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	587	29.5%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	24.3%
Married	49.5%	45.7%
Separated	0.1%	2.4%
Widowed	3.9%	14.1%
Divorced	14.8%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	1.3%
Kindergarten	45	3.8%
Elementary school	537	45.7%
High school	151	12.9%
College / grad school	427	36.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.0%

Finance & real estate 13.2%

Retail trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Professional & management 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 7.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,502	95.8%
Spanish	216	4.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	211	4.7%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,369	92.9%
Born in same state	4,192	89.2%
Born in different state	3,176	67.6%
Foreign born	177	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	332	7.1%
Not a US citizen	300	90.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	955	20.3%
Arab	407	8.7%
French	268	5.7%
Italian	173	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	0.8%
English	30	0.6%
Irish	6	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04743

What city is ZIP code 04743 in?

ZIP code 04743 is primarily assigned to Fort Kent, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04743 in?

ZIP code 04743 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04743?

The median home value in ZIP code 04743 is $132,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 04743?

ZIP code 04743 has an estimated population of 4,701 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04743?

The median household income in ZIP code 04743 is $59,635, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 04743 in?

ZIP code 04743 observes the EST timezone.