04217 ZIP Code – Bethel, Maine
Located in Bethel, Maine, ZIP code 04217 is a small ZIP code within Oxford County with a population of approximately 3,364 residents. At $42,930, the median household income here runs below the Maine average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $236,600 are near the national average, with 83.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $764 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.1% is near the U.S. average. About 37.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. At 52.0, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 04286, 04231, 04255.
ZIP Code 04217 Data
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ZIP 04217 vs. Maine vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 04217 | ME Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,364 | 3,293 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $236k | $235k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $764 | $966 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.0 | 49.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.4% | 32.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 04286 – West Bethel
- 04231 – Stoneham
- 04255 – Greenwood
- 04267 – North Waterford
- 04237 – Hanover
- 04219 – Bryant Pond
- 04051 – Lovell
- 04088 – Waterford
- 04261 – Newry
- 04268 – Norway
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04286 | WEST BETHEL | Not provided | Not provided |
| 04231 | STONEHAM | 282 | $41,875 |
| 04255 | GREENWOOD | 687 | $54,167 |
| 04267 | NORTH WATERFORD | 36 | $66,500 |
| 04237 | HANOVER | 234 | $32,222 |