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Madawaska, ME
Census-designated place in Aroostook County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04756.
Population
3,022
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
571
ZIP codes
1
Madawaska and its ZIP codes
Madawaska at a glance
- Madawaska is about 13 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,666, 26% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 (47% below Maine) and median rent is $626 a month.
Local data for Madawaska, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madawaska, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,666
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
53.2
Average commute
10.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (666), Irish Americans (237), Italian Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Madawaska.
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
How people get to work
Madawaska, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 10.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madawaska, 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
76° / 3°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madawaska, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Madawaska
1 in or overlapping Madawaska. Population shown
Cities near Madawaska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand IsleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort KentCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Van BurenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madawaska, ME in?
- Madawaska is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Madawaska, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madawaska include 04756.
- What is the population of Madawaska, ME?
- About 3,022 people live in Madawaska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madawaska?
- Nearby places include Grand Isle (8.6 mi), Fort Kent (13 mi), Van Buren (21 mi), Eagle Lake (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023