ZIP Code 04979

Located in Solon, ME (Somerset County)

ZIP Code 04979 (Solon, ME): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 963 residents (9 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $181,089
  • Average Household Income: $69,205

ZIP code 04979 primarily serves Solon, ME in Somerset County. An estimated 963 people live within this area, with about 9 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 04979, the average price is around $181,089. That makes local housing 35% lower than the Maine average of $279,725, and 41% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 04979 earns about $69,205 a year. This income is 6% lower than the average family in Maine ($73,507), and 12% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 963
Median Household Income $69,205
Median Home Value $181,089
Median Age 45.9 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$38,532
Labor Force Participation64.6%
Unemployment Rate9.4%
Average Commute Time52.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate88.6%
Median Rent$915
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)23.6%
Total Housing Units429

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySolon
CountySomerset
County FIPS23025
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density9.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)44.9411, -69.7973
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.88
Dual Income Families53.5%

Marital Status

Married61.7%
Never Married24.5%
Divorced10.4%
Widowed3.4%

Gender

Male50.7%
Female49.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)10.5%
Poverty Rate10.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans10.3%
Disabled Population23.4%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Solon

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
04979 Current 963 $69,205 $181,089

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04930 Dexter, ME 23.7 miles 4,258
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04963 Oakland, ME 25.9 miles 7,524
04928 Corinna, ME 26.4 miles 2,192
04922 Burnham, ME 26.8 miles 953
04929 Detroit, ME 26.8 miles 650
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04464 Monson, ME 28.1 miles 596
04953 Newport, ME 28.2 miles 3,143
04443 Guilford, ME 28.3 miles 2,211
04901 Waterville, ME 28.9 miles 27,870
04360 Vienna, ME 29 miles 536
04984 Temple, ME 29.1 miles 824
04985 West Forks, ME 30.2 miles 217
04969 Plymouth, ME 30.4 miles 1,319
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04917 Belgrade, ME 31.3 miles 3,351
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04989 Vassalboro, ME 36.1 miles 4,592
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04419 Carmel, ME 38.8 miles 2,941
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04254 Livermore Falls, ME 39 miles 3,102
04355 Readfield, ME 39.3 miles 2,651
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04481 Sebec, ME 39.7 miles 547
04330 Augusta, ME 40 miles 26,690
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04970 Rangeley, ME 41.2 miles 1,105
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