NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 04970

ME · Population: 1,507

B
68/100
89
A
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 04970, ME — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 04970

Zip code 04970 is located in Maine and is home to approximately 1,507 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $57,379 and home values around $246,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$57,379
Home Value
$246,600
Rent
$711/mo
Median Age
57
College Educated
26.3%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Rent Burden
14.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety89ALower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).