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Rangeley, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04970

Franklin County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,620
3/sq mi
$60,882
Median income
$422,500
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rangeley pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04970 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04970 covers 600.0 square miles in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,620 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04970 reports a modest median household income of $60,882 (17% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $47,082. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 11.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $422,500 (49% above the state average); renters pay a median of $673 monthly, and 75.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 04970 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 04970

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rangeley, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04970.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 04970, Rangeley, 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

1,620

Population

600.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04970?

63.8

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$60,882

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$47,082

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04970 ranks nationally

Rangeley, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,882 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,211

Total Housing Units

626

Occupied Units

1,585

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$422,500

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$673

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 04970, employing approximately 873 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,567,000.

107

Businesses

873

Employees

$30.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 17.8%
Retail trade 19 17.8%
Accommodation and food services 15 14.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 12.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 8.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 2.8%

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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Related Areas

Franklin County Rangeley, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04970 in? ▼
ZIP code 04970 (Rangeley) is located in Franklin County, Maine. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04970? ▼
ZIP code 04970 in Rangeley, ME has a population of 1,620 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04970? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04970 is $60,882, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04970? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04970 is $422,500, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04970? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04970 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04970? ▼
ZIP code 04970 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04970? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04970 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04970? ▼
In ZIP code 04970, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04970? ▼
In ZIP code 04970, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04970? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04970 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.