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 Moderate-density area
- $54,342
- Median income Below-median income area
- $215,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04268 (Norway, ME) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.9 in 2023 to 298.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,290. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $215,800 (24% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oxford County, so 04268 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 04268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norway, ME
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$32,290
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04268 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Norway, 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)
$54,342 18th percentile higher than 18% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,805housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 04270
Oxford (04270)
5,880 residents
- 04281
South Paris (04281)
5,116 residents
- 04268
Norway (04268)
5,023 residents
- 04040
Harrison (04040)
3,111 residents
- 04289 1,815
West Paris (04289)
1,815 residents
- 04088 1,516
Waterford (04088)
1,516 residents
- 04255 802
Greenwood (04255)
802 residents
- 04271 67
Paris (04271)
67 residents
- 04057 56
North Bridgton (04057)
56 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04268 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04268 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04255
Greenwood (04255)
$75,938 median income
- 04281
South Paris (04281)
$75,137 median income
- 04270
Oxford (04270)
$74,241 median income
- 04088
Waterford (04088)
$63,750 median income
- 04040
Harrison (04040)
$57,218 median income
- 04289
West Paris (04289)
$56,324 median income
- 04268
Norway (04268)
$54,342 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04268, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,023 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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