| City: | West Bethel, Maine |
| County: | Oxford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:11 PM |
| Population: | 8 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.4015, -70.8569 |
| Land Area: | 0.009 sq mi |
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West Bethel sits in Oxford County, Maine, near the New Hampshire border. It's not a town in its own right but a seasonal hamlet within the larger Bethel area. With just 8 people recorded in the 2020 Census and all 6 housing units classified as seasonal or occasional use, this isn't a year-round community. The median age of 54.5 reflects vacation homeowners rather than permanent residents.
The West Bethel post office maintains 37 PO Boxes despite having no occupied households in the immediate area. This makes sense for a vacation community: property owners who live elsewhere need a local address for property-related mail, contractors, and deliveries. The post office also serves 11 local businesses. Rural Route R001 handles what limited street delivery exists along West Bethel Road.
This ZIP is a point location (MultiPoint geometry) contained within the larger ZIP 04217 (Bethel). It doesn't have its own defined territory but marks the post office location. General Delivery is available for those without a PO Box. The area is part of Maine's western mountain region, close to Sunday River ski resort and the White Mountain National Forest.
West Bethel Road is the only street, serving as the main road through this small hamlet.
ZIP Code 04286 has 8 residents and 0 households. The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 25.0% male and 75.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Other / Two or More Races (62.5%, much higher than the state average of 0.7% and well above the national average of 8.4%) and White (37.5%, much lower than the state average of 90.8% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5%, which is much higher than the state average (2.0%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (0.7%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 888.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 100 | 103 | 149 | 144 | 143 | 144 | 112 | 50 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 47 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 50
Female Median Age: 54.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 3 | 33.33% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 11.11% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 55.56% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2 | 25.00% | 50.0 years |
| Females: | 6 | 75.00% | 54.5 years |
| Total: | 8 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($71,773), is down $19,861 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,479), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023.
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,861 | $19,453 | $80,625 | $83,125 | $84,821 | $87,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $19,861 | $19,453 | $80,625 | $83,125 | $84,821 | $87,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $14,648 | $25,721 | $25,724 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($266,400), is down $173,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,084), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,600 | $169,500 | $163,300 | $159,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
ZIP Code 04286 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 46Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04286 is located in Oxford County, Maine, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Maine's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 04286. It covers 0.009 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.009 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27557.4 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 04286 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.