Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 331 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 17,253 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 5,925 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 6,261 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 5,470 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,733 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,753 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,404 ▼ 52% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $735/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 37,857 |
| Vacant Units | 8,393 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Aroostook County is located in Maine and encompasses 44 ZIP codes spanning 43 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 66,804 residents. With a median age of 47.99, it is a mature county.
Aroostook County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,753 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Aroostook County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $133,404 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $734. Homeownership rates are high at 74.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Aroostook County are primarily White (92.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Aroostook County, ME is a solidly middle-class area in Maine. The 44 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04732 | Ashland | 1,535 | $48,854 | $120,400 | — | 0.3% | 30.5% |
| 04733 | Benedicta | 550 | $55,278 | $127,200 | — | 0.0% | 18.0% |
| 04734 | Blaine | 854 | $75,605 | — | $808 | 3.2% | 34.9% |
| 04735 | Bridgewater | 494 | $53,333 | $102,300 | $725 | 2.2% | 32.6% |
| 04736 | Caribou | 9,107 | $56,189 | $125,300 | $696 | 3.3% | 38.7% |
| 04739 | Eagle Lake | 809 | $52,083 | $167,400 | $613 | 6.3% | 31.9% |
| 04740 | Easton | 1,430 | $44,410 | $120,200 | $507 | 4.3% | 28.5% |
| 04742 | Fort Fairfield | 3,321 | $68,112 | $145,400 | $1,098 | 7.7% | 44.4% |
| 04743 | Fort Kent | 4,754 | $61,628 | $136,300 | $822 | 2.4% | 41.7% |
| 04745 | Frenchville | 876 | $50,000 | $132,800 | $872 | 2.6% | 24.8% |
| 04746 | Grand Isle | 416 | $34,167 | $85,000 | $546 | 10.8% | 30.3% |
| 04730 | Houlton | 10,062 | $55,345 | $123,500 | $701 | 11.7% | 32.4% |
| 04747 | Island Falls | 1,318 | $61,089 | $116,400 | $836 | 4.2% | 31.3% |
| 04750 | Limestone | 1,828 | $43,750 | $93,000 | $781 | 5.1% | 26.6% |
| 04756 | Madawaska | 3,313 | $43,750 | $157,800 | $580 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| 04757 | Mapleton | 2,533 | $78,690 | $184,600 | $613 | 5.8% | 46.6% |
| 04758 | Mars Hill | 1,524 | $63,237 | $146,400 | $483 | 6.6% | 35.6% |
| 04760 | Monticello | 681 | $56,771 | $123,000 | $855 | 2.4% | 14.6% |
| 04761 | New Limerick | 430 | $53,125 | $252,000 | $647 | 6.9% | 29.3% |
| 04762 | New Sweden | 517 | $52,344 | $156,900 | $404 | 5.6% | 44.6% |
| 04763 | Oakfield | 653 | $46,696 | $114,300 | $575 | 7.6% | 21.4% |
| 04471 | Orient | 597 | $40,417 | $153,400 | — | 6.0% | 27.3% |
| 04766 | Perham | 295 | $53,750 | $119,900 | — | 7.4% | 28.3% |
| 04768 | Portage | 376 | $47,250 | $198,100 | $1,045 | 2.2% | 28.4% |
| 04769 | Presque Isle | 8,736 | $57,396 | $142,400 | $875 | 3.5% | 41.0% |
| 04772 | Saint Agatha | 942 | $71,125 | $175,000 | $467 | 0.5% | 25.9% |
| 04773 | Saint David | 575 | $50,489 | $104,800 | — | 3.0% | 35.5% |
| 04774 | Saint Francis | 602 | $35,481 | $91,700 | — | 6.2% | 29.1% |
| 04776 | Sherman | 886 | $50,625 | $100,800 | — | 7.1% | 31.9% |
| 04779 | Sinclair | 364 | $86,042 | $204,500 | — | 0.0% | 36.7% |
| 04780 | Smyrna Mills | 882 | $53,750 | $109,400 | $675 | 1.9% | 33.8% |
| 04783 | Stockholm | 468 | $53,750 | $184,200 | $893 | 1.7% | 53.2% |
| 04785 | Van Buren | 2,018 | $38,542 | $94,300 | $596 | 0.7% | 22.8% |
| 04781 | Wallagrass | 573 | $54,792 | $197,900 | $932 | 2.1% | 23.5% |
| 04786 | Washburn | 1,686 | $48,235 | $104,900 | $476 | 7.7% | 38.5% |
| 04787 | Westfield | 454 | $56,250 | $120,400 | $788 | 4.1% | 20.4% |
| 04497 | Wytopitlock | 319 | $43,438 | $73,400 | $975 | 10.6% | 22.4% |