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Aroostook County
Fort Fairfield, ME
04742
04742 ZIP Code — Fort Fairfield, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04742 is located in
Fort Fairfield ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 77.04 square miles and serves a population of
3,323 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04742
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 $144,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,221. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04742 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,323
Population density
43 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
77.04 sq mi
Water area
1.37 sq mi
Latitude
46.7768
Longitude
-67.8581
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.4%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
9.2%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$63,221
Median household income
$144,800
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 557 16.8% 18 and over 2,766 83.2% 65 and over 961 28.9% Median age 49.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Group Count % White 3,111 91.9% Two or more races 133 3.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 70 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 62 1.8% Asian 9 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.4%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
9.2%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 11.9% $25k–$35k 3.7% $35k–$50k 24.1% $50k–$75k 11.7% $75k–$100k 24.6% $100k–$150k 5.8% $150k–$200k 2.0% $200k+ 10.5% Median income $63,221
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $144,800 Median rent / month $918 Owner occupied 82.3% Renter occupied 17.7% Vacant 15.6% Single-family detached 83.2% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 9.3% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.1% 2000–2009 12.3% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 12.2% 1970–1979 10.6% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 9.2% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 28.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 22.6% 3 bedrooms 40.5% 4 bedrooms 18.7% 5+ bedrooms 11.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.5% 1 vehicle 22.7% 2 vehicles 50.0% 3 or more 16.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 11.8% Propane / LP gas 2.2% Fuel oil 82.8% Wood 2.0% No fuel used 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 730 52.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 365 26.4% Female householder, no spouse 288 20.8% Households with children under 18 381 27.5% Households with seniors (65+) 575 41.6% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.5% 26.2% Married 46.1% 60.0% Separated 1.1% 1.2% Widowed 2.9% 3.4% Divorced 23.5% 9.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 28.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 2.3% Kindergarten 29 5.2% Elementary school 225 40.3% High school 209 37.5% College / grad school 82 14.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Public administration
13.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Professional & management
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.9% Service 15.0% Sales & office 35.9% Natural resources & construction 8.6% Production & transportation 11.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.9% Government 29.8% Self-employed 13.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.4% Carpool 8.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.0% Other means 4.3% Avg commute (minutes) 17.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
12.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.8% Retirement income 25.9% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 6.1% Food stamps / SNAP 20.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 28.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 15.9% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 13.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 60.8% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 434 15.7%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 4.8% 18–64 years 16.6% 65 and over 28.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.0% Public insurance 55.7% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,164 95.2% Spanish 28 0.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 28 0.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,232 97.3% Born in same state 3,205 96.4% Born in different state 2,531 76.2% Foreign born 27 0.8% Naturalized citizen 91 2.7% Not a US citizen 47 51.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,138 34.2% Italian 666 20% Arab 208 6.3% German 173 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 52 1.6% Irish 19 0.6% Dutch 14 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.6% Internet access 96.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04742
What city is ZIP code 04742 in?
ZIP code 04742 is primarily assigned to Fort Fairfield, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04742 in?
ZIP code 04742 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04742 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 04742 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04742 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 04742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04742 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 04742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04742 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 04742 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04742 in?
ZIP code 04742 observes the EST timezone.
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