City

Fort Kent, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥4,754Population
💰$61,628Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$136,300Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Black4.9%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,182 (36.5%)
Some College314 (9.7%)
Associates381 (11.8%)
Bachelors296 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,056 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College9.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,628 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$136,300 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units2,396
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Fort Kent, ME

Fort Kent is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,754 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Fort Kent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,628 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Kent is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Kent is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.25%).

Fort Kent, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Fort Kent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04743 4,754 $61,628 $136,300 $822 2.4% 41.7% 78.1%