ZIP Code 04221

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Canton · Oxford County · Maine

Population
1,098

13/sq mi

Median income
$52,458

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,000

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.7%

Median age 41.4

Land area
83.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 04221 in Canton, Maine has a population of 1,098. The median household income is $52,458, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $165,000, 41% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.2 square miles in Canton, Oxford County, Maine. The area is home to 1,098 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04221 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04221 sits at $52,458 (29% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $27,336. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $165,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $485 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oxford County, so you can benchmark 04221 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04221, Canton, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,098

Population

83.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04221?

41.4

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,458

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,336

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

448

Total Housing Units

339

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$165,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$485

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 04221, employing approximately 148 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,188,000.

15

Businesses

148

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04221 vs 04227 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04227 East Dixfield, ME 79 6.7 mi
04253 Livermore, ME 2,095 5.5 mi
04239 Jay, ME 4,851 6.6 mi
04220 Buckfield, ME 3,077 8.9 mi
04224 Dixfield, ME 3,040 9.7 mi
04292 Sumner, ME 948 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04221 in?
ZIP code 04221 (Canton) is located in Oxford County, Maine. Oxford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oxford-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04221?
ZIP code 04221 in Canton, ME has a population of 1,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04221?
The median household income in ZIP 04221 is $52,458, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04221?
The median home value in ZIP 04221 is $165,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04221 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04221?
ZIP code 04221 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04221?
In ZIP code 04221, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04221?
In ZIP code 04221, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04221 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Canton, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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