ZIP Code 04970 Demographics & Data

About Rangeley, ME (ZIP Code 04970)

Maine

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 04970

The 04970 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Rangeley, ME in Franklin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,497. It is estimated that 30.7% of residents in the 04970 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 56.3 years. Approximately 29.0% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $36,272. Approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $57,974.

Population in 04970

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 04970 is 1,497.

Rangeley, ME

The 04970 ZIP Code is associated with Rangeley, ME in Franklin County.

Area Codes associated with 04970

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 04970 include 207.

Sunrise / Sunset in 04970

Sunrise: 7:04 am
Sunset: 4:01 pm
Sunrise in 04970 7:04 am
Sunrise in 04970 4:01 pm

Weather forecast for 04970

Tonight's forecast for 04970: Snow. Cloudy. Low around 23, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Current air quality in 04970

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 04970 Good

Internet in 04970

An estimated 70.9% of households in ZIP Code 04970 have broadband Internet service, while about 89.0% have a computer.

Gender in 04970

The gender split in ZIP Code 04970 is an estimated 48.8% female and approximately 51.2% male.

Health Insurance in 04970

Approximately 6.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 04970 (Rangeley, ME) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 04970

The median household income in ZIP Code 04970 is $57,974, while the region's mean household income is $77,838. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,272. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04970 of $36,272 is approximately 11.14% more than the per capita income in Maine overall of $32,637. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 04970 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 04970 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 04970

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 19.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.0%
$200,000 or more per year 2.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 04970

In ZIP Code 04970, 90.9% of the population graduated high school, while 29.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.5% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 04970

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.5%
Some college, no degree 22.1%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree 12.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 04970

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04970, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.1% of 04970 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04970 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (0.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 04970

Industry Percent
White 99.6%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 04970

In ZIP Code 04970, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Franklin County region.

Language Spoken in 04970

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.9%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 04970

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04970, an estimated 20.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Franklin County region.

Age of Housing in 04970

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 20.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 04970

Residents of ZIP Code 04970 are older than average. The median age of 56.3 years in ZIP Code 04970 is approximately 47.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.9% of the population in 04970 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 04970 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 04970

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.9%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 3.5%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 3.9%
25 to 34 years 5.7%
35 to 44 years 6.1%
45 to 54 years 10.6%
55 to 59 years 19.9%
60 to 64 years 11.6%
65 to 74 years 13.9%
75 to 84 years 8.7%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 04970 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 04970

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 04970 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04970 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04970 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 04970

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 04970

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 04970 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04970 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes electricity rates in 04970 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 04970

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 04970 6.94¢/kWh 4.15¢/kWh 2.28¢/kWh
Maine 26.39¢/kWh 17.84¢/kWh 11.3¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 04970

Month ZIP Code 04970 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.38 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.37 3 6.31
Mar 5.29 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.62 5.13 7.3
May 5.13 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.38 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.45 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.27 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.86 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.68 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.66 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes solar power levels in 04970 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 04970

In 04970, 64.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.2 minutes. Approximately 21.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04970 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 04970 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 04970. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 04970

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5.8%
Construction 14.8%
Manufacturing 2.5%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 13.0%
Other services, except public administration 2.5%
Public administration 7.7%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.