ZIP Code 04270
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Oxford · Oxford County · Maine
- Population
- 5,880
- Median income
- $74,241
- Median home value
- $216,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 203.5 sq mi
29/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
New York
ZIP code 04270 in Oxford, Maine has a population of 5,880. The median household income is $74,241, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $216,400, 22% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 203.5 square miles in Oxford, Oxford County, Maine. The area is home to 5,880 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 04270 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04270 sits at $74,241 (1% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,536. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $216,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oxford County, so you can benchmark 04270 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 04270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04270.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 04270, Oxford, 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
5,880
Population
203.5
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04270?
44.8
Median Age
56.0%
Male
44.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$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
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?
3,269
Total Housing Units
2,345
Occupied Units
924
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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