Belgrade, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04917
Kennebec County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,849
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,338
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belgrade pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04917 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04917 (Belgrade, ME) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 04917 covers 102.9 square miles in Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,849 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04917 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,338 (20% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,318. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $312,200 (10% above the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $857; 93.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kennebec County, so 04917 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belgrade, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04917.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04917, Belgrade, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,849
Population
102.9
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04917?
47.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$88,338
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$44,318
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04917 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Belgrade, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,338 Top 20% higher than 80% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,347housing units
2,347
Total Housing Units
1,377
Occupied Units
970
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,200
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 04917, employing approximately 410 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,212,000.
58
Businesses
410
Employees
$27.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 04917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
26,086 residents
- 04963 7,238
Oakland (04963)
7,238 residents
- 04917 2,849
Belgrade (04917)
2,849 residents
- 04355 2,600
Readfield (04355)
2,600 residents
- 04352 1,632
Mount Vernon (04352)
1,632 residents
- 04978 799
Smithfield (04978)
799 residents
- 04918 349
Belgrade Lakes (04918)
349 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04917 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04917 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04978
Smithfield (04978)
$107,917 median income
- 04917
Belgrade (04917)
$88,338 median income
- 04355
Readfield (04355)
$86,504 median income
- 04963
Oakland (04963)
$77,708 median income
- 04352
Mount Vernon (04352)
$74,395 median income
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
$54,775 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04917 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04917, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,849 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04917 in?
ZIP code 04917 (Belgrade) is located in Kennebec County, Maine. Kennebec County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kennebec-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04917?
ZIP code 04917 in Belgrade, ME has a population of 2,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04917?
The median household income in ZIP 04917 is $88,338, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04917?
The median home value in ZIP 04917 is $312,200, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04917 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04917?
ZIP code 04917 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04917 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04917?
In ZIP code 04917, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04917?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04917 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04917?
In ZIP code 04917, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04917 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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