04756 ZIP Code — Madawaska, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04756 is located in Madawaska, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 16.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04756

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $36,932. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 10 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 disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 04756 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,190
population
16.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04756 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04756

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City Status
Madawaska Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04773 Saint David (4 mi) 04745 Frenchville (5.1 mi) 04772 Saint Agatha (5.1 mi) 04746 Grand Isle (8.6 mi) 04779 Sinclair (12.4 mi) 04783 Stockholm (17.7 mi) 04781 Wallagrass (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,190
Population density 194 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 16.43 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 47.3173
Longitude -68.2989
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 60.3% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 26.4% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,190
Population
194
People per sq mi
54.7
Median age
$36,932
Median household income
$29,782
Per capita income
$150,100
Median home value
$535
Median monthly rent
58.8%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
1,251
Housing units
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
68
Under 5
62
82
5–9
75
51
10–14
47
59
15–19
54
46
20–24
43
168
25–34
153
133
35–44
122
236
45–54
216
198
55–59
181
102
60–64
93
278
65–74
254
148
75–84
135
97
85+
89
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1847114.8%
18 and over2,71985.2%
65 and over1,00131.4%
Median age54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%
Two or more races 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
GroupCount%
White3,11397.6%
Two or more races531.7%
Asian240.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.3% 55.8% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 26.4% 29.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 12.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 4.9%
Under $10k 9.0%
$10k–$15k 15.9%
$15k–$25k 10.1%
$25k–$35k 11.9%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 14.7%
$75k–$100k 7.6%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k+ 0.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.0%
$10k–$15k15.9%
$15k–$25k10.1%
$25k–$35k11.9%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k14.7%
$75k–$100k7.6%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$150k–$200k6.5%
$200k+0.9%
Median income$36,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%
$50k–$100k 31.8%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 36.3%
$200k–$300k 9.8%
$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,100
Median rent / month$535
Owner occupied58.8%
Renter occupied41.2%
Vacant15.4%
Single-family detached53.3%
Large apartment buildings9.2%
Mobile homes4.3%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19999.9%
1980–198917.4%
1970–19797.3%
1960–196911.9%
1950–195918.9%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier17.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom21.1%
2 bedrooms30.1%
3 bedrooms32.3%
4 bedrooms13.3%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.5%
1 vehicle44.0%
2 vehicles27.2%
3 or more10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity8.4%
Propane / LP gas2.6%
Fuel oil77.3%
Wood8.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family71644.1%
Cohabiting couple513.1%
Male householder, no spouse34020.9%
Female householder, no spouse51731.8%
Households with children under 1823514.5%
Households with seniors (65+)73245.1%
Average household size1.88

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.8%21.9%
Married54.3%50.6%
Separated0.9%0.0%
Widowed6.8%18.7%
Divorced13.3%8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 40.6%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 14.0%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool234.6%
Kindergarten275.4%
Elementary school20641.2%
High school12124.2%
College / grad school12324.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%
Manufacturing 18.2%
Retail trade 7.5%
Public administration 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Construction 6.2%
Finance & real estate 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Information 2.2%
Professional & management 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.7%
Service13.6%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction7.6%
Production & transportation23.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.9%
Government20.1%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.7%
Carpool10.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home5.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)10.2

Poverty

All people 19.2%
Under 18 years 12.5%
18 and over 20.4%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 47.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.6%
Retirement income40.6%
Supplemental Security9.5%
Cash public assistance4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP23.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure45.1%
High cholesterol40.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Heart disease10.7%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis37.5%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease12.4%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking11.2%
No physical activity32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health18.6%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health12.9%
No health insurance13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)83.5%
Visited dentist59.2%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss23.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2499.2%
Disability%
Any disability26.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years23.6%
65 and over46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.8%
Public insurance52.0%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 197.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,06095.9%
Spanish2819.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander2718.9%
Other languages100.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,74786.1%
Born in same state2,54879.9%
Born in different state2,17668.2%
Foreign born1996.2%
Naturalized citizen44313.9%
Not a US citizen33575.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
German1,11635%
French2858.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab2497.8%
Italian1444.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.9%
Internet access87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04756

What city is ZIP code 04756 in?

ZIP code 04756 is primarily assigned to Madawaska, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04756 in?

ZIP code 04756 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04756 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04756 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04756 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 04756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04756?

19% of residents in ZIP code 04756 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04756?

The median home value in ZIP code 04756 is $150,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 04756 in?

ZIP code 04756 observes the EST timezone.

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