04774 ZIP Code — Saint Francis, ME

Aroostook County, Maine

ZIP code 04774 is located in Saint Francis, Maine, within Aroostook County. It covers approximately 158.54 square miles and serves a population of 609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04774

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,625. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 04774 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

609

population

158.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04774 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04774

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04774. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Francis	Acceptable
Saint Francis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04743 Fort Kent (17.3 mi) 04739 Eagle Lake (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	609
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	158.54 sq mi
Water area	3.24 sq mi
Latitude	47.0919
Longitude	-69.0569
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	72.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.5%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

609

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$35,625

Median household income

$25,813

Per capita income

$86,500

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

12.4%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	15.3%
18 and over	516	84.7%
65 and over	231	37.9%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	568	91.9%
Two or more races	24	3.9%
Black or African American	9	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.5%
Other race	7	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.8%	55.8%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	29.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.5%	4.9%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$35,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 55.9%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,500
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	49.8%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	66.4%
Wood	16.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	34.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	107	32.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	28.7%
Households with children under 18	58	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	55.0%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	22.3%
Married	46.4%	45.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.5%	22.7%
Divorced	22.1%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	6.5%
Kindergarten	8	10.4%
Elementary school	44	57.1%
High school	13	16.9%
College / grad school	7	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.8%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	30.6%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 65.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.2%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	591	97.0%
Spanish	14	2.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	604	99.2%
Born in same state	586	96.2%
Born in different state	489	80.3%
Foreign born	18	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	117	19.2%
German	53	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	8.5%
French	36	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.7%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04774

What city is ZIP code 04774 in?

ZIP code 04774 is primarily assigned to Saint Francis, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04774 in?

ZIP code 04774 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04774 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 04774 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04774 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 04774 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04774?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 04774 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 04774 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 04774 in?

ZIP code 04774 observes the EST timezone.