ZIP code 04217
Where is ZIP code 04217?
Bethel, Maine
Oxford County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04217 belongs to Bethel, Maine in Oxford County. 04217 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 207 and 603. About 3,387 people live in the 04217 area, where the median household income is $61,125. The closest ZIP codes are 04286 (West Bethel, 2.9 mi west), 04237 (Hanover, 7 mi northeast) and 04219 (Bryant Pond, 8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 04217 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bethel |
| Also accepted | Albany Twp, Gilead, Mason Twp |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Oxford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 207, 603 |
| Coordinates | 44.4162, -70.8037 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 042 |
Population and income in 04217
| Population | 3,387 · higher than 74% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 79% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.1 years · higher than 66% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $61,125 · lower than 66% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,444 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $329,700 · higher than 72% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $880 a month |
| Housing units | 2,648 |
| Households | 1,588 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 184.28 sq mi (plus 2.82 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04217. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04217
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04286 | West Bethel, ME | 2.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 04237 | Hanover, ME | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 04219 | Bryant Pond, ME | 8 mi E | Standard |
| 04255 | Greenwood, ME | 10.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 04231 | Stoneham, ME | 11.3 mi S | Standard |
| 04267 | North Waterford, ME | 12.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 04289 | West Paris, ME | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 04226 | East Andover, ME | 14.2 mi N | Standard |
| 04276 | Rumford, ME | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 04088 | Waterford, ME | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 04257 | Mexico, ME | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 04016 | Center Lovell, ME | 16.8 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04217 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04217
123 MAIN ST
BETHEL ME 04217
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ALBANY TWP, GILEAD and MASON TWP as the city name for 04217. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04217-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04217?
- 04217 is a Bethel, Maine ZIP code. Albany Twp, Gilead and Mason Twp are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 04217 in?
- ZIP code 04217 is in Oxford County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04217 in?
- 04217 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04217?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04217 use area codes 207 and 603.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04217?
- About 3,387 people live in ZIP code 04217, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04217?
- The median household income in 04217 is $61,125 a year, lower than 66% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04217?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04217 are 04286 (West Bethel, 2.9 miles), 04237 (Hanover, 7 miles), 04219 (Bryant Pond, 8 miles) and 04255 (Greenwood, 10.1 miles).