ZIP Code 04276
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Rumford · Oxford County · Maine
- Population
- 5,841
- Median income
- $38,403
- Median home value
- $127,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.1%
- Land area
- 177.5 sq mi
33/sq mi
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.4
New York
ZIP code 04276 in Rumford, Maine has a population of 5,841. The median household income is $38,403, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $127,700, 54% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 177.5 square miles in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. The area is home to 5,841 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 04276 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04276 sits at $38,403 (48% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $25,959. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $127,700 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $803 per month, and 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oxford County, so you can benchmark 04276 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 04276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04276.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 04276, Rumford, 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
5,841
Population
177.5
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04276?
50.4
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$38,403
Median Household Income
-48% vs state
$25,959
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 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?
3,410
Total Housing Units
2,691
Occupied Units
719
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,700
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
$803
Median Rent
1947
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
+25.4%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04276 have increased 25.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +28.0% | 216 |
| 2023 | -7.3% | 200 |
| 2024 | +25.4% | 251 |
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 140 business establishments in ZIP 04276, employing approximately 2,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,126,000.
140
Businesses
2,207
Employees
$144.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.1% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 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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