| ZIP Code | 04730 |
|---|---|
| City | Houlton |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 449 ft |
| Latitude | 46.191023 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -67.860968 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.7% ▲ 139% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,736 (42%) |
| Some College | 901 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 740 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 716 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,394 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,345 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,500 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $701/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,803 |
| Vacant Units | 663 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,803 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 663 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 04730 is located in Houlton, Maine, within Aroostook County. With a population of 10,062, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 04730 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,345 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04730 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $701 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 04730 is primarily White (92.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04730 stands at 11.7%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 04730 in Houlton, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,062 residents, a median household income of $55,345, and a median home value of $123,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.