ZIP code 04743

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 04743 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Fort Kent, ME. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 04743 ZIP code area.

04743 is the zip code for

Fort Kent, ME

Total population
4,676
Housing units
2,217
Land area
(sq. miles)
135.93
Density
(people per sq. mile)
34.40
Water area
(sq. miles)
2.28

Demographic data for zip code 04743

Gender:

Male
2,265
Female
2,411
Median age
Male
41.90
Female
43.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,982
Family households
1,225
Nonfamily households
757
Average household size
2.26
Average family size
2.85
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
2,217
Occupied housing units
1,982
Owner-occupied
1,349
Renter-occupied
633
Vacant housing units
235
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
229
5 to 9 years
249
10 to 14 years
301
15 to 19 years
362
20 to 24 years
351
25 to 34 years
427
35 to 44 years
553
45 to 54 years
766
55 to 59 years
329
60 to 64 years
304
65 to 74 years
406
75 to 84 years
286
85 years and over
113
Median age
42.70
Age

Race:

White
4,422
Hispanic or Latino
35
Black or African American
31
Asian
30
American Indian & Alaska Native
43
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
115
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 04743

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
3,790
Civilian labor force
2,302
Employed
2,207
Unemployed
95
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,488
Percent Unemployed
4.1%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
2,133
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,712
Carpooled
264
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
88
Other means
9
Worked at home
60
Mean travel time
14.7 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,207
Management / business / science / arts
704
Service
403
Sales / office
516
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
225
Production / transportation / material moving
359
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,207
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
102
Construction
82
Manufacturing
147
Wholesale trade
25
Retail trade
388
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
79
Information
14
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
102
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
176
Educational services / health care / social assistance
811
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
132
Public administration
96
Other services
53
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,207
Private wage & salary workers
1,552
Government workers
497
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
158
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,967
Less than $10,000
208
$10,000 to $14,999
143
$15,000 to $24,999
319
$25,000 to $34,999
249
$35,000 to $49,999
316
$50,000 to $74,999
279
$75,000 to $99,999
176
$100,000 to $149,999
250
$150,000 to $199,999
10
$200,000 or more
17
Median household income
$39,358
Mean household income
$50,576
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
11.1%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 04743

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Fort Kent Community High School
84 Pleasant Street
(207) 207-834535211711.9
Fort Kent Elementary School
108 Pleasant Street
(207) 207-834350715812.9

Public libraries around Fort Kent, ME

NameAddress
Fort Fairfield Public Library339 Main Street
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
Fort Kent Public Library1 Monument Square
Fort Kent, ME 04743
Katahdin Public Library20 Library Street
Island Falls, ME 04747

Universities and Colleges around 04743

NameAddressPhone
University of Maine Cooperative Extension13 Hall Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3905

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 04743

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Aroostook Medical Center
140 Academy Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-4000151
Cary Medical Center
"163 Van Buren Road, Suite 1"
Caribou, ME 04736
(207) 498-311152
Houlton Regional Hospital
20 Hartford Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-947175
Northern Maine Medical Center
194 East Main Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-315581

Crime Rates in Fort Kent, ME

Crime rates in Fort Kent, ME:

Total
53
Violent Crime
2
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
2
Property Crime
51
Burglary
8
Larceny & Theft
43
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
Arson
0
Fort Kent, ME

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