ZIP code 04742
Where is ZIP code 04742?
Fort Fairfield, Maine
Aroostook County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04742 belongs to Fort Fairfield, Maine in Aroostook County. 04742 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 207 and 506. About 3,309 people live in the 04742 area, where the median household income is $70,852. The closest ZIP codes are 04740 (Easton, 9.2 mi south), 04769 (Presque Isle, 9.8 mi southwest) and 04751 (Limestone, 10.8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 04742 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Fairfield |
| Also accepted | Ft Fairfield |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 207, 506 |
| Coordinates | 46.7623, -67.8402 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 047 |
Population and income in 04742
| Population | 3,309 · higher than 73% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 43 · lower than 59% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.7 years · higher than 55% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $70,852 · higher than 53% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,492 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,000 · lower than 82% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $945 a month |
| Housing units | 1,855 |
| Households | 1,521 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 77.04 sq mi (plus 1.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04742. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04740 | Easton, ME | 9.2 mi S | Standard |
| 04769 | Presque Isle, ME | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 04751 | Limestone, ME | 10.8 mi NW | Unique |
| 04750 | Limestone, ME | 11.2 mi N | Standard |
| 04736 | Caribou, ME | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 04738 | Crouseville, ME | 12.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 04787 | Westfield, ME | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
| 04786 | Washburn, ME | 14 mi W | Standard |
| 04757 | Mapleton, ME | 16 mi W | Standard |
| 04758 | Mars Hill, ME | 16.6 mi S | Standard |
| 04734 | Blaine, ME | 17.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 04762 | New Sweden, ME | 18.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04742
123 MAIN ST
FORT FAIRFIELD ME 04742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FT FAIRFIELD as the city name for 04742. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04742?
- 04742 is a Fort Fairfield, Maine ZIP code. Ft Fairfield is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04742 in?
- ZIP code 04742 is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04742 in?
- 04742 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04742 use area codes 207 and 506.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04742?
- About 3,309 people live in ZIP code 04742, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04742?
- The median household income in 04742 is $70,852 a year, higher than 53% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04742 are 04740 (Easton, 9.2 miles), 04769 (Presque Isle, 9.8 miles), 04751 (Limestone, 10.8 miles) and 04750 (Limestone, 11.2 miles).