04747 ZIP Code — Island Falls, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04747 is located in Island Falls, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 309.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04747

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 $118,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,104. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 21 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 04747 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,295

population

309.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Island Falls	Acceptable
Island Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04776 Sherman (10.3 mi) 04733 Benedicta (12.7 mi) 04763 Oakfield (13.1 mi) 04777 Stacyville (13.7 mi) 04780 Smyrna Mills (14.9 mi) 04761 New Limerick (17 mi) 04497 Wytopitlock (19.5 mi) 04730 Houlton (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,295
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	309.83 sq mi
Water area	11.69 sq mi
Latitude	45.9496
Longitude	-68.2299
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	55.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,295

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$55,104

Median household income

$30,088

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

855

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	21.5%
18 and over	1,017	78.5%
65 and over	335	25.9%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,198	92.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	2.9%
Two or more races	31	2.4%
Asian	18	1.4%
Black or African American	10	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$55,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	42.8%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	17.1%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	35.9%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	53.4%
Wood	25.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	292	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	87	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	145	26.7%
Households with children under 18	120	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	44.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	13.3%
Married	62.4%	55.7%
Separated	2.2%	2.2%
Widowed	2.5%	20.0%
Divorced	11.2%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.6%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	159	61.4%
High school	52	20.1%
College / grad school	35	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Retail trade 13.9%

Construction 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Other services 6.8%

Public administration 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,234	95.3%
Spanish	17	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,265	97.7%
Born in same state	1,247	96.3%
Born in different state	942	72.7%
Foreign born	18	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	30	2.3%
Not a US citizen	7	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	314	24.2%
Italian	236	18.2%
Arab	71	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.5%
German	18	1.4%
Polish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04747

What city is ZIP code 04747 in?

ZIP code 04747 is primarily assigned to Island Falls, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04747 in?

ZIP code 04747 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04747 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04747 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 04747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04747?

19% of residents in ZIP code 04747 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 04747 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04747 in?

ZIP code 04747 observes the EST timezone.