Presque Isle, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04730 serves a portion of Presque Isle, Maine, within Aroostook County. This community is home to approximately 23,020 residents, with a median age of 38.5 years. The median household income of $62,010 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $421,668 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 44% owner-occupied and 56% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Presque Isle is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 51% and an unemployment rate of 6.7%, 04730 reflects the economic character of Aroostook County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 23,020 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,412 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,010 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $421,668 | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ↑ 72% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.2% | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 51% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.5 yrs | ↑ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,898 | — |