ZIP code 04743
Where is ZIP code 04743?
Fort Kent, Maine
Aroostook County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04743 belongs to Fort Kent, Maine in Aroostook County. 04743 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, 367, 418, 506 and 581. About 4,770 people live in the 04743 area, where the median household income is $56,422. The closest ZIP codes are 04744 (Fort Kent Mills, 1.4 mi south), 04781 (Wallagrass, 8.9 mi south) and 04745 (Frenchville, 9.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 04743 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Kent |
| Also accepted | New Canada, St John Plt |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 207, 367, 418, 506, 581 |
| Coordinates | 47.2587, -68.5895 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 047 |
Population and income in 04743
| Population | 4,770 · higher than 81% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 29 · lower than 69% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.6 years · lower than 65% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $56,422 · lower than 77% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,724 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $165,800 · lower than 79% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $918 a month |
| Housing units | 2,570 |
| Households | 2,189 (2.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 166.2 sq mi (plus 2.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04743. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04743
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04744 | Fort Kent Mills, ME | 1.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 04781 | Wallagrass, ME | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
| 04745 | Frenchville, ME | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 04772 | Saint Agatha, ME | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
| 04756 | Madawaska, ME | 13 mi E | Standard |
| 04779 | Sinclair, ME | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 04773 | Saint David, ME | 17.6 mi E | Standard |
| 04739 | Eagle Lake, ME | 17.8 mi S | Standard |
| 04774 | Saint Francis, ME | 18.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 04746 | Grand Isle, ME | 20.6 mi E | Standard |
| 04783 | Stockholm, ME | 25.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 04762 | New Sweden, ME | 30.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04743 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04743
123 MAIN ST
FORT KENT ME 04743
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEW CANADA and ST JOHN PLT as the city name for 04743. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04743-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04743?
- 04743 is a Fort Kent, Maine ZIP code. New Canada and St John Plt are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04743 in?
- ZIP code 04743 is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04743 in?
- 04743 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04743?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04743 use area codes 207, 367, 418, 506 and 581.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04743?
- About 4,770 people live in ZIP code 04743, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04743?
- The median household income in 04743 is $56,422 a year, lower than 77% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04743?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04743 are 04744 (Fort Kent Mills, 1.4 miles), 04781 (Wallagrass, 8.9 miles), 04745 (Frenchville, 9.4 miles) and 04772 (Saint Agatha, 12.6 miles).