ZIP Code 04268
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Norway · Oxford County · Maine
- Population
- 5,023
- Median income
- $54,342
- Median home value
- $215,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.4%
- Land area
- 118.2 sq mi
43/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.5
New York
ZIP code 04268 in Norway, Maine has a population of 5,023. The median household income is $54,342, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $215,800, 22% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04268 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.2 square miles in Norway, Oxford County, Maine. The area is home to 5,023 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 04268 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04268 sits at $54,342 (26% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $32,290. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $215,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04268 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oxford County, so you can benchmark 04268 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 04268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04268.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 04268?
49.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.9%
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?
$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
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?
2,805
Total Housing Units
2,164
Occupied Units
641
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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