ZIP code 04979
Where is ZIP code 04979?
Solon, Maine
Somerset County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 04979 belongs to Solon, Maine in Somerset County. 04979 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 code 207. About 963 people live in the 04979 area, where the median household income is $69,205. The closest ZIP codes are 04958 (North Anson, 7.2 mi southwest), 04920 (Bingham, 7.4 mi north) and 04912 (Athens, 8.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 04979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Solon |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 207 |
| Coordinates | 44.9676, -69.833 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 049 |
Population and income in 04979
| Population | 963 · lower than 66% of Maine ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 74% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.9 years · lower than 63% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $69,205 · higher than 51% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,307 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $183,600 · lower than 71% of Maine ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $915 a month |
| Housing units | 604 |
| Households | 429 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 39.65 sq mi (plus 1.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 04979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04958 | North Anson, ME | 7.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 04920 | Bingham, ME | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 04912 | Athens, ME | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
| 04961 | New Portland, ME | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 04950 | Madison, ME | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 04911 | Anson, ME | 13.6 mi S | Standard |
| 04942 | Harmony, ME | 13.9 mi E | Standard |
| 04954 | New Portland, ME | 14.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 04976 | Skowhegan, ME | 14.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 04947 | Kingfield, ME | 17.2 mi W | Standard |
| 04956 | New Vineyard, ME | 18.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 04943 | Hartland, ME | 18.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 04979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 04979
123 MAIN ST
SOLON ME 04979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (04979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 04979?
- 04979 is a Solon, Maine ZIP code.
- What county is 04979 in?
- ZIP code 04979 is in Somerset County, Maine.
- What time zone is ZIP code 04979 in?
- 04979 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 04979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 04979 use area code 207.
- What is the population of ZIP code 04979?
- About 963 people live in ZIP code 04979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 04979?
- The median household income in 04979 is $69,205 a year, higher than 51% of Maine ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 04979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 04979 are 04958 (North Anson, 7.2 miles), 04920 (Bingham, 7.4 miles), 04912 (Athens, 8.2 miles) and 04961 (New Portland, 9.7 miles).