PlainZIP

Newry, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04261

Oxford County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

444
1/sq mi
$45,833
Median income
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newry pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04261 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04261 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newry, Oxford County, Maine, home to just 444 residents across 555.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04261 reports a modest median household income of $45,833 (38% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $39,216. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $1,000 monthly, and 92.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oxford County, so you can benchmark 04261 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 04261

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newry, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04261.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04261, Newry, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

444

Population

555.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 04261?

66.4

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
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 2.2%
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?

$45,833

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$39,216

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04261 ranks nationally

Newry, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,833 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,651

Total Housing Units

148

Occupied Units

1,503

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$1,000

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 04261, employing approximately 1,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,038,000.

27

Businesses

1,011

Employees

$30.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 22.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 18.5%
Construction 3 11.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
04216 Andover, ME 640 11.0 mi

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Pop: 3,312

Related Areas

Oxford County Newry, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04261 in? ▼
ZIP code 04261 (Newry) 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 04261? ▼
ZIP code 04261 in Newry, ME has a population of 444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04261? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04261 is $45,833, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04261? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04261 is White at 97.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04261? ▼
ZIP code 04261 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 1,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04261? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04261 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04261? ▼
In ZIP code 04261, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 04261? ▼
In ZIP code 04261, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04261? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04261 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.