04979 ZIP Code — Solon, ME

Somerset County, Maine

ZIP code 04979 is located in Solon, Maine, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 39.65 square miles and serves a population of 830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04979

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 $158,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,281. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 04979 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

830

population

39.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04979 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04979

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04979. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Solon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04958 North Anson (7.7 mi) 04912 Athens (8.1 mi) 04950 Madison (10.3 mi) 04942 Harmony (10.6 mi) 04920 Bingham (11.5 mi) 04961 New Portland (12.4 mi) 04976 Skowhegan (13.6 mi) 04943 Hartland (16 mi) 04911 Anson (16.5 mi) 04923 Cambridge (18.6 mi) 04925 Caratunk (19.3 mi) 04957 Norridgewock (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	830
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	39.65 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	44.9847
Longitude	-69.8030
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	48.5%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

830

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$48,281

Median household income

$32,216

Per capita income

$158,100

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

557

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	12.9%
18 and over	723	87.1%
65 and over	257	31.0%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Asian 3.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	782	92.5%
Asian	30	3.6%
Two or more races	18	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	54.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	31.8%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	12.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 26.4%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	26.4%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$48,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 29.6%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,100
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	50.1%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	46.7%
Wood	31.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	32	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	59	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	93	24.3%
Households with children under 18	65	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	46.2%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	12.1%
Married	55.6%	60.9%
Separated	2.1%	0.5%
Widowed	3.5%	9.8%
Divorced	6.9%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	34.5%
High school	52	46.0%
College / grad school	17	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Construction 18.2%

Public administration 8.0%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	16.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	20.6%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	59.3%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	813	98.0%
Spanish	5	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	796	95.9%
Born in same state	791	95.3%
Born in different state	452	54.5%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	34	4.1%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	157	18.9%
Italian	107	12.9%
German	67	8.1%
Arab	34	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.5%
Polish	4	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.5%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04979

What city is ZIP code 04979 in?

ZIP code 04979 is primarily assigned to Solon, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04979 in?

ZIP code 04979 falls within Somerset County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04979 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 04979 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04979 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 04979 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04979 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04979 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04979 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 04979 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04979 in?

ZIP code 04979 observes the EST timezone.