Bethel
Town in Oxford County, Maine
Bethel is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with 2,504 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanover, 3.6 miles N.
- 2,504residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 64.6 sq miland area · 167.3 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 04237ZIP code
About Bethel
Bethel is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,504 at the 2020 census. It includes the villages of Bethel and West Bethel. The town is home to Gould Academy, a private preparatory school, and is near the Sunday River ski resort.
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Living in Bethel
- Median household income
- $58,929
- Median home value
- $344,900
- Median rent
- $864/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Bethel had 2,504 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,504 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethel at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Oxford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,504 (2020) |
| Land area | 64.60 sq mi (167.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4444° N, 70.7498° W |
| ZIP code | 04237 |
| Official website | bethelmaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301704825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethel
- Hanover3.6 mi N
- Newry7.4 mi NW
- Greenwood8.3 mi SE
- Woodstock9.9 mi E
- Gilead10.0 mi W
- Rumford10.1 mi NE
- Andover10.2 mi N
- Stoneham14.0 mi SW
- West Paris14.2 mi SE
- Mexico14.6 mi NE
- Peru14.7 mi E
- Sumner15.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bethel
What county is Bethel in?
Bethel is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Bethel, ME?
2,504 people lived in Bethel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethel, ME?
The ZIP code of Bethel is 04237.
What is the elevation of Bethel?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethel?
Hanover (3.6 mi), Newry (7.4 mi), Greenwood (8.3 mi), Woodstock (9.9 mi), Gilead (10.0 mi).
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