What city is ZIP code 04970?

ZIP code 04970 is in Rangeley, ME (Franklin County).

What county is ZIP code 04970 in?

ZIP code 04970 is mostly in Franklin County, Maine.

How many people live in ZIP code 04970?

About 1,105 people live in the 04970 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 04970

Rangeley, ME, Franklin County

Population

1,105

Land area

224.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Rangeley

ZIP 04970 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 04970 at a glance

ZIP 04970 (Rangeley) is 89% less dense than Maine as a whole.
The median household income is $60,882, 19% below the Maine median of $74,733.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,500 (42% above Maine) and median rent is $673 a month.

Local data for ZIP 04970

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 04970, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,882

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$422,500

Prices +51.1% in a year

Median rent

$673/mo

Homeownership

75.9%

Bachelor's or higher

33.6%

Median age

63.8

Average commute

33.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

107

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

873

$30.6M annual payroll

PPP loans

$4.3M

137 loans

Campaign donations

$22.8K

40% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 04970, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

879

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

75° / 2°F

40.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 04970, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.0%

U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 04970?: ZIP code 04970 is in Rangeley, ME (Franklin County).
What county is ZIP code 04970 in?: ZIP code 04970 is mostly in Franklin County, Maine.
How many people live in ZIP code 04970?: About 1,105 people live in the 04970 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.