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.
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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 | 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% |
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 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% |
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%) .
| 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% |
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 | 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% |
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 04970 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 04970 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.8% of adults 18 and older in this Franklin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.4% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04970 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 79.4% of those 18 and above in 04970 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 04970 include obesity (30.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| Current smoking | 15.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.8% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.5% |
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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04970 | 6.94¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh | 2.28¢/kWh |
| Maine | 22.26¢/kWh | 17.05¢/kWh | 12.47¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| 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 |
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.
| 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% |