Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 49 min4:39 am – 8:28 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 36 min7:12 am – 3:48 pm
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People492 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 50.1239 householdsMedian household income $64,750Median home value $154,900Median rent $759 a month83% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,417 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.8% unemployment rate53% of adults are in the labour force, 205 employedMain industries: manufacturing 20%, education and health care 16%, public administration 16%Average commute 22 minutes80% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher84% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 92%, German or Dutch 7%, Spanish 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 78°F, lows 54°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 1°F45 in of rain a year, on about 90 dayswettest month October94 in of snow a year, on about 38 days2 days above 90°F, 186 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Bridgewater station, 9 mi away
Parks and public landsAroostook State Parkstate park · 16.1 miNickerson Lake State Parkstate park · 20.4 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200647 mi away, near Winterville, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 14 Jul 200647 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowAroostook County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality83% of days had good air in 2025304 of 365 days measured57 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 32, worst day 131main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Aroostook County monitors, ME
Internet at home79% of households have a broadband subscription49% have cable, fibre or DSL18% rely on a mobile data plan alone19% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPresque Isle Utilities Districtserves 6,128 people from groundwater under influence of surface waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation815 ft248 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalHoulton Regional Hospital19.1 miPost officeBridgewater Post Office9.3 miTown hallBridgewater Town Hall9.2 miFire stationBridgewater Fire Department9.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPresque Isle International Airport PQI21 miInterstateI-9516 miUS highwayUS 19.5 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04735 ZIP area.
