| ZIP Code | 04733 |
|---|---|
| City | Benedicta |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 586 ft |
| Latitude | 45.743133 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.410914 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 17.7 yrs ↓ 70% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.31 |
| Below Poverty | 1.3% ▼ 87% below avg |
| College Grads | 18.0% ▼ 54% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 75 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 5 (2.5%) |
| Associates | 82 (41%) |
| Bachelors | 10 (5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (13%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,278 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $127,200 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 206 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 206 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
ZIP code 04733 is located in Benedicta, Maine, within Aroostook County. With a population of 550, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 17.7 years. Economically, 04733 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,278 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04733 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $127,200 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 04733 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.3%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 53% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 04733 in Benedicta, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 550 residents, a median household income of $55,278, and a median home value of $127,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.