| ZIP Code | 04970 |
|---|---|
| City | Rangeley |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 1,531 ft |
| Latitude | 45.007913 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.618162 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 11.7% ▲ 139% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 320 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 81 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 258 (23.2%) |
| Bachelors | 82 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 370 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,182 ▼ 24% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $698/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,286 |
| Vacant Units | 1,560 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,286 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,560 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 04970 is located in Rangeley, Maine, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,420, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.4 years. Economically, 04970 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,182 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04970 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $287,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $698 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 04970 is primarily White (97.54%). Residents are well-educated — 40.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%.
The unemployment rate in 04970 stands at 11.7%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 04970 in Rangeley, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,420 residents, a median household income of $58,182, and a median home value of $287,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.