04730 ZIP Code — Houlton, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04730 is located in Houlton, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 244.63 square miles and serves a population of 10,092 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04730

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 $122,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $51,017. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04730 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,092

population

244.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houlton	Acceptable
Houlton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04761 New Limerick (3.2 mi) 04763 Oakfield (9.3 mi) 04760 Monticello (14.8 mi) 04780 Smyrna Mills (15.8 mi) 04747 Island Falls (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,092
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	244.63 sq mi
Water area	1.87 sq mi
Latitude	46.1351
Longitude	-67.9109
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	51.1%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

10,092

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$51,017

Median household income

$28,645

Per capita income

$122,000

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

3,671

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

212

Under 5

217

279

5–9

287

332

10–14

342

379

15–19

389

316

20–24

325

496

25–34

509

591

35–44

608

716

45–54

736

294

55–59

303

351

60–64

360

560

65–74

575

278

75–84

286

173

85+

178

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,142	21.2%
18 and over	7,950	78.8%
65 and over	2,050	20.3%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,426	92.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	277	2.7%
Two or more races	218	2.1%
Black or African American	137	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	90	0.9%
Asian	30	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$51,017

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,000
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	66.9%
Wood	11.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,869	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	280	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	767	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,143	28.2%
Households with children under 18	1,078	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,386	34.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	24.0%
Married	46.6%	45.3%
Separated	0.9%	1.5%
Widowed	6.3%	13.5%
Divorced	11.0%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	122	5.7%
Kindergarten	60	2.8%
Elementary school	1,041	48.5%
High school	568	26.5%
College / grad school	356	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Retail trade 16.9%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	460	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,663	95.7%
Spanish	59	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.5%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,914	98.2%
Born in same state	9,887	98.0%
Born in different state	7,792	77.2%
Foreign born	27	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	178	1.8%
Not a US citizen	108	60.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,237	22.2%
Italian	1,782	17.7%
Arab	678	6.7%
German	202	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	14	0.1%
Irish	11	0.1%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04730

What city is ZIP code 04730 in?

ZIP code 04730 is primarily assigned to Houlton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04730 in?

ZIP code 04730 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04730?

18% of residents in ZIP code 04730 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04730 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 04730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04730?

The median home value in ZIP code 04730 is $122,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 04730?

ZIP code 04730 has an estimated population of 10,092 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04730 in?

ZIP code 04730 observes the EST timezone.