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Franklin County
Rangeley, ME
04970
04970 ZIP Code — Rangeley, ME
Franklin County, Maine
ZIP code 04970 is located in
Rangeley ,
Maine ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 224.81 square miles and serves a population of
1,507 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04970
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $57,379. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% 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%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 04970 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,507
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
224.81 sq mi
Water area
16.51 sq mi
Latitude
44.9673
Longitude
-70.6388
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.3%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
46.7%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
4.9%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$57,379
Median household income
$246,600
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 210 13.9% 18 and over 1,297 86.1% 65 and over 389 25.8% Median age 57.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,499 99.5% Two or more races 5 0.3% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.3%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
46.7%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
2.2%
4.9%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 13.8% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 17.0% $50k–$75k 20.2% $75k–$100k 20.2% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $57,379
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $246,600 Median rent / month $711 Owner occupied 71.8% Renter occupied 28.2% Vacant 68.8% Single-family detached 86.6% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 2.9% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 21.8% 1990–1999 16.0% 1980–1989 12.7% 1970–1979 7.6% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 14.0% 2 bedrooms 28.6% 3 bedrooms 30.7% 4 bedrooms 14.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.3% 1 vehicle 33.9% 2 vehicles 34.2% 3 or more 25.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.4% Electricity 8.5% Propane / LP gas 17.1% Fuel oil 56.4% Wood 13.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 401 52.3% Cohabiting couple 20 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 210 27.4% Female householder, no spouse 135 17.6% Households with children under 18 147 19.2% Households with seniors (65+) 302 39.4% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.5% 11.3% Married 58.1% 61.8% Separated 0.0% 0.3% Widowed 0.0% 5.4% Divorced 18.4% 21.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 26.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 4.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 100 51.0% High school 77 39.3% College / grad school 10 5.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
17.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Professional & management
9.6%
Education & healthcare
9.6%
Public administration
8.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 20.6% Sales & office 23.2% Natural resources & construction 19.7% Production & transportation 8.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.2% Government 19.3% Self-employed 11.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.8% Carpool 14.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.0% Work from home 4.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 27.5% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 8.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.6% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 9.6% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 12.4% Poor mental health 12.1% Poor physical health 9.8% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 67.1% Cholesterol screening 92.4% Teeth loss 15.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 173 13.3%
Disability % Any disability 25.4% Under 18 24.3% 18–64 years 23.0% 65 and over 31.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.0% Public insurance 46.3% No insurance 12.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,478 98.1% Spanish 9 0.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,492 99.0% Born in same state 1,470 97.5% Born in different state 899 59.7% Foreign born 22 1.5% Naturalized citizen 15 1.0% Not a US citizen 6 40.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 504 33.4% Italian 308 20.4% Arab 79 5.2% German 62 4.1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 10 0.7% Irish 8 0.5% Polish 6 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.8% Internet access 89.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04970
What city is ZIP code 04970 in?
ZIP code 04970 is primarily assigned to Rangeley, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04970 in?
ZIP code 04970 falls within Franklin County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04970 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 04970 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04970 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 04970 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04970 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 04970 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 04970?
ZIP code 04970 has an estimated population of 1,507 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04970 in?
ZIP code 04970 observes the EST timezone.
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