| ZIP Code | 04979 |
|---|---|
| City | Solon |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 616 ft |
| Latitude | 44.93938 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.808142 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 46% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 187 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 37 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 70 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 109 (16.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 249 (38.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,136 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,500 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $788/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 593 |
| Vacant Units | 197 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 593 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 197 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 04979 is located in Solon, Maine, within Somerset County. With a population of 919, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.8 years. Economically, 04979 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,136 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04979 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $788 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 04979 is primarily White (92.93%). Residents are well-educated — 54.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04979 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 04979 in Solon, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 919 residents, a median household income of $56,136, and a median home value of $179,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.