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Caribou, ME
City in Aroostook County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04736.
Population
7,382
Land area
79.3sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
1
Caribou and its ZIP codes
Caribou at a glance
- Caribou is about 2.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 21st among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $53,709, 28% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 (55% below Maine) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Caribou, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caribou, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,709
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,954), Irish Americans (582), Swedish Americans (457).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Caribou.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,513
25,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$770M
FY 2026, $11,480 per person
PPP loans
$28.4M
439 loans, 3,602 jobs reported
How people get to work
Caribou, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caribou, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,940
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 3°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caribou, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Caribou
1 in or overlapping Caribou. Population shown
Cities near Caribou
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Fort FairfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Presque IsleCity | 12 mi | 75.8 |
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| Van BurenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Mars HillCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.5 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caribou, ME in?
- Caribou is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Caribou, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Caribou include 04736.
- What is the population of Caribou, ME?
- About 7,382 people live in Caribou, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caribou?
- Nearby places include Limestone (8.5 mi), Washburn (9.3 mi), Fort Fairfield (10 mi), Presque Isle (12 mi), Mapleton (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023