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Norway, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04268

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

5,023
43/sq mi
$54,342
Median income
$215,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04268 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norway, Oxford County, Maine, home to 5,023 residents across 118.2 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04268 reports a modest median household income of $54,342 (26% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $32,290. Poverty here runs at 20.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $215,800 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $770 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oxford County, letting you compare 04268 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norway, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04268.

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 04268, Norway, 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

5,023

Population

118.2

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 04268?

49.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$54,342

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$32,290

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04268 ranks nationally

Norway, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,342 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,805

Total Housing Units

2,164

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$215,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04268 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.6% 203
2021 +13.7% 230
2022 +16.8% 269
2023 +3.4% 278
2024 +7.5% 299

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 163 business establishments in ZIP 04268, employing approximately 2,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,138,000.

163

Businesses

2,089

Employees

$115.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 39 23.9%
Retail trade 21 12.9%
Construction 20 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.7%
Finance and insurance 6 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.7%
Information 5 3.1%
Manufacturing 3 1.8%

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 04268 vs 04281 →

ZIP 04268 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04268 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04268 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04268 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04281 South Paris, ME 5,116 5.9 mi
04271 Paris, ME 67 5.9 mi
04088 Waterford, ME 1,516 6.0 mi
04289 West Paris, ME 1,815 7.3 mi
04255 Greenwood, ME 802 8.0 mi
04270 Oxford, ME 5,880 9.2 mi
04057 North Bridgton, ME 56 9.9 mi
04040 Harrison, ME 3,111 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oxford County

04270 standard
Oxford, ME
Pop: 5,880
04276 standard
Rumford, ME
Pop: 5,841
04281 standard
South Paris, ME
Pop: 5,116
04037 standard
Fryeburg, ME
Pop: 3,834
04217 standard
Bethel, ME
Pop: 3,312
04220 standard
Buckfield, ME
Pop: 3,077

Related Areas

Oxford County Norway, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04268 in? ▼
ZIP code 04268 (Norway) 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 04268? ▼
ZIP code 04268 in Norway, ME has a population of 5,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04268? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04268 is $54,342, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04268? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04268 is $215,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04268? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04268 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04268? ▼
ZIP code 04268 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 2,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04268? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04268 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (21), Construction (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04268? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04268 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04268? ▼
In ZIP code 04268, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 04268? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04268 is 34.3 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 04268? ▼
In ZIP code 04268, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04268? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04268 is 20.9% 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.