04917 ZIP Code — Belgrade, ME

Kennebec County, Maine

ZIP code 04917 is located in Belgrade, Maine, within Kennebec County. It covers approximately 42.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04917

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,691) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04917 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,258

population

42.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belgrade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04918 Belgrade Lakes (1.7 mi) 04963 Oakland (5.9 mi) 04352 Mount Vernon (6 mi) 04355 Readfield (8.6 mi) 04360 Vienna (8.9 mi) 04330 Augusta (8.9 mi) 04989 Vassalboro (10.1 mi) 04978 Smithfield (10.5 mi) 04351 Manchester (10.7 mi) 04349 Kents Hill (12.1 mi) 04336 Augusta (12.2 mi) 04333 Augusta (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,258
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	42.68 sq mi
Water area	14.69 sq mi
Latitude	44.4830
Longitude	-69.8382
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	13.1%	3.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,258

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$81,691

Median household income

$51,856

Per capita income

$290,800

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

2,188

Housing units

40.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

111

113

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

117

170

35–44

169

138

45–54

137

120

55–59

119

229

60–64

227

282

65–74

280

128

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	727	22.3%
18 and over	2,531	77.7%
65 and over	871	26.7%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,066	92%
Two or more races	169	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	75	2.3%
Other race	19	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	13.1%	3.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 14.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	14.8%
Median income	$81,691

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

$1M+ 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$290,800
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	42.4%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	31.1%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Fuel oil	57.0%
Wood	7.8%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	840	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	185	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	265	20.1%
Households with children under 18	294	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	605	45.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	7.6%
Married	65.1%	68.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.8%
Divorced	12.1%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 24.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	11.7%
Kindergarten	56	8.1%
Elementary school	294	42.4%
High school	154	22.2%
College / grad school	108	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Professional & management 13.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	42.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	318	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,035	93.2%
Spanish	101	3.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	101	3.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,226	99.0%
Born in same state	3,168	97.2%
Born in different state	1,984	60.9%
Foreign born	58	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	32	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	642	19.7%
French	496	15.2%
German	327	10%
Arab	270	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	1%
English	26	0.8%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Dutch	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	99.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04917

What city is ZIP code 04917 in?

ZIP code 04917 is primarily assigned to Belgrade, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04917 in?

ZIP code 04917 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04917 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 04917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04917 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 04917 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04917 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 04917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04917 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04917 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04917 in?

ZIP code 04917 observes the EST timezone.