ZIP Code 04238

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Hebron · Oxford County · Maine

Population
1,416

24/sq mi

Median income
$92,550

▲ 21% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$242,300

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.6%

Median age 43.8

Land area
58.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04238 in Hebron, Maine has a population of 1,416. The median household income is $92,550, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $242,300, 13% below the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04238 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.0 square miles in Hebron, Oxford County, Maine. The area is home to 1,416 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 04238 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04238 sits at $92,550 (26% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $38,041. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $242,300 (15% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04238 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oxford County, so you can benchmark 04238 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 04238, Hebron, 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

1,416

Population

58.0

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04238?

43.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$92,550

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$38,041

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

479

Total Housing Units

441

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.1%
Renter 2.9%

$242,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 04238, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,101,000.

24

Businesses

159

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 45.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 04238 vs 04258 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04258 Minot, ME 2,617 4.8 mi
04256 Mechanic Falls, ME 3,064 7.6 mi
04281 South Paris, ME 5,116 5.8 mi
04220 Buckfield, ME 3,077 8.8 mi
04271 Paris, ME 67 6.8 mi
04282 Turner, ME 5,734 7.9 mi
04270 Oxford, ME 5,880 9.5 mi
04210 Auburn, ME 23,045 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04238 in?
ZIP code 04238 (Hebron) 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 04238?
ZIP code 04238 in Hebron, ME has a population of 1,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04238?
The median household income in ZIP 04238 is $92,550, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04238?
The median home value in ZIP 04238 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04238?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04238 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04238?
ZIP code 04238 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04238?
In ZIP code 04238, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04238?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04238 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04238?
In ZIP code 04238, approximately 97.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04238?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04238 is 8.9% 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 Hebron, 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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