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Oxford, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04270

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

5,880
29/sq mi
$74,241
Median income
$216,400
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oxford pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oxford, Oxford County, Maine, home to 5,880 residents across 203.5 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,241 (1% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,536. Local economic indicators show a 11.8% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $216,400 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,031 a month; 89.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oxford County, letting you compare 04270 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 04270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04270.

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 04270, Oxford, 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

5,880

Population

203.5

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04270?

44.8

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$74,241

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,536

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04270 ranks nationally

Oxford, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,241 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,269

Total Housing Units

2,345

Occupied Units

924

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$216,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,031

Median Rent

1979

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04270 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 205
2021 +14.0% 234
2022 +24.6% 292
2023 +11.5% 325
2024 +2.9% 335

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 04270, employing approximately 1,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,079,000.

142

Businesses

1,813

Employees

$74.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 19.7%
Retail trade 28 19.7%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 12 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.6%
Manufacturing 7 4.9%
Wholesale trade 6 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

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 04270 vs 04256 →

ZIP 04270 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 04270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 04270 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 04270 ranks #5 of 8 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
04256 Mechanic Falls, ME 3,064 5.3 mi
04015 Casco, ME 3,808 9.5 mi
04281 South Paris, ME 5,116 9.2 mi
04274 Poland, ME 5,343 7.8 mi
04268 Norway, ME 5,023 9.2 mi
04238 Hebron, ME 1,416 9.5 mi
04055 Naples, ME 3,793 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oxford County

04276 standard
Rumford, ME
Pop: 5,841
04281 standard
South Paris, ME
Pop: 5,116
04268 standard
Norway, ME
Pop: 5,023
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 Oxford, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04270 in? ▼
ZIP code 04270 (Oxford) 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 04270? ▼
ZIP code 04270 in Oxford, ME has a population of 5,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04270? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04270 is $74,241, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04270? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04270 is $216,400, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04270? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04270 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04270? ▼
ZIP code 04270 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04270? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04270 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04270? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04270 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 04270? ▼
In ZIP code 04270, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 04270? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04270 is 28.2 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 04270? ▼
In ZIP code 04270, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04270? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04270 is 11.8% 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.