ZIP Code 04736 -- Caribou, ME

Aroostook | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
9,025
Unknown
Median Income
$54,368
Home Value
$139,000
Median Rent
$757
Median Age
50.40
Diversity Index
15.10
Very Low
Cost of Living
55.0
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.7%

About ZIP Code 04736

ZIP code 04736 in Caribou, Maine is a unknown area with a population of 9,025. The median household income is $54,368, which is This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $139,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 55.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 50.40 years. Approximately 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Aroostook, ME.

Population & Age

Total Population
9,025
Median Age
50.40
Male Population
4,701
52.1%
Female Population
4,324
47.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
15.10 Very Low
White
92.7%
Black or African American
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$54,368
Mean Household Income
$72,338
Per Capita Income
$34,209
Below Poverty Line
15.1%

This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$139,000
Median Rent
$757
Total Housing Units
4,709
Occupied Units
4,194
Vacant Units
515
10.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1963
Owner Occupied
75.6%
Renter Occupied
24.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 75.6% Renter 24.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,049
Employment Rate
96.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.4%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.8%

Cost of Living Index

55.0
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 04736 is 45.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Aroostook

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
04730 Houlton 10,106 $61,980
04769 Presque isle 8,736 $55,768
04743 Fort kent 4,770 $56,422
04756 Madawaska 3,341 $56,136
04742 Fort fairfield 3,309 $70,852
04757 Mapleton 2,627 $84,042

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 04736

ZIP code 04736 (Caribou, ME) has a total population of 9,025 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 50.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 04736 is $54,368 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 04736 is primarily located in Caribou, Maine (ME). It falls within Aroostook County.

The median home value in ZIP code 04736 is $139,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $757.

The median age in ZIP code 04736 is 50.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 04736 has a cost of living index of 55.02 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 04736, 25.40% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.06% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 04736 is 3.68%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 11.84% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.