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 Low-density area
- $45,833
- Median income Below-median income area
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,216. The poverty rate is 2.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oxford County, so 04261 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 04261?
66.4
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$39,216
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04261 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Newry, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,833 4th percentile higher than 4% of 395 Maine ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maine 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,651housing units
1,651
Total Housing Units
148
Occupied Units
1,503
Vacant Units
1.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04261 vs 04216 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04216 | Andover, ME | 640 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04261, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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