PlainZIP

Rumford, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04276

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

5,841
33/sq mi
$38,403
Median income
$127,700
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rumford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04276 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine, home to 5,841 residents across 177.5 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04276 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,403 (48% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $25,959. Poverty here runs at 22.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $127,700 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $803 monthly, and 63.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 04276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rumford, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04276.

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 04276, Rumford, 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

5,841

Population

177.5

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04276?

50.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 04276 ranks nationally

Rumford, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,403 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 18.1%

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

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04276 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 04276 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 04276 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 04276 ranks #5 of 5 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
04257 Mexico, ME 2,681 5.7 mi
04219 Bryant Pond, ME 1,472 8.7 mi
04237 Hanover, ME 238 6.0 mi
04226 East Andover, ME 190 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oxford County

04270 standard
Oxford, ME
Pop: 5,880
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 Rumford, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04276 in? ▼
ZIP code 04276 (Rumford) 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 04276? ▼
ZIP code 04276 in Rumford, ME has a population of 5,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04276? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04276 is $38,403, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04276? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04276 is $127,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04276? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04276 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04276? ▼
ZIP code 04276 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 2,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04276? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04276 are: Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04276? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04276 increased by 25.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 04276? ▼
In ZIP code 04276, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 04276? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04276 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04276? ▼
In ZIP code 04276, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04276? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04276 is 22.6% 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.