City

Rangeley, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Maine

👥1,420Population
💰$58,182Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$287,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
15%
45–64
45%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
HS Graduate320 (28.8%)
Some College81 (7.3%)
Associates258 (23.2%)
Bachelors82 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree370 (33.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
HS Grad28.8%
Some College7.3%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,182 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$287,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units2,286
Vacant Units1,560

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
60%
About Rangeley, ME

Rangeley is a city in Maine, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,420 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Rangeley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,182 is below the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rangeley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rangeley is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.54%).

Rangeley, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Rangeley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04970 1,420 $58,182 $287,100 $698 11.7% 40.7% 70.8%