04970 Zip Code Profile

04970 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Rangeley, Maine. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $50,222/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 04970 is $42,407.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 04970 earn an average of $27,900/year. Women earn only $16,871/year.

624 people in 04970 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 04970? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.2 minutes!

The median age here is 51. There are 825 men and 795 women. The median age for men is 51 while for women the median age is 52.

To give you a sense of the community, 827 people (out of the 1,620 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 132 homes, and 7 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

04970 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Montreal, Canada!) and -71 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,763 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 1,620
• White Population: 1,600
• Black Population: 3
• Hispanic Population: 12
• Asian Population: 11
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 12
• Male Population: 825
• Female Population: 795
• Median Age: 51
• Median Age of Males: 51
• Median Age of Females: 52

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: New England
• State: Maine
• County: Franklin
• City: Rangeley
• Longitude: -70.7
• Latitude: 45.0
• Elevation: 1,763 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 207

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 587
• Drive alone:
• Carpool:
• Public transit:
• Ride bikes or walk:


• Average commute time: 13.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 176
•    5 - 9: 125
•    10 - 14: 122
•    15 - 19: 53
•    20 - 24: 24
•    25 - 29: 6
•    30 - 34: 21
•    35 - 39: 0
•    40 - 44: 2
•    45 - 59: 24
•    60 - 89: 29
•    90 plus: 5

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $191,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $44,097
• Businesses: 95
• Employees: 828
• Annual Payroll: $14,672,000
• Average Family Income: $50,222
• Median Family Income: $34,609
• Average Income for Men: $27,900
• Average Income for Women: $16,871

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 27326.0
• Sr Senator: Susan M. Collins (R)
• Jr Senator: Angus S., Jr. King (I)
• US House Representative: Michael H. Michaud (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 007
• State FIPS Code: 23

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Other Schools

Rangeley Lakes Regional School

43 Merdolia Road Po Box 97

Rangeley, ME 04970

(207) 864-3311