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 Moderate-density area
- $38,403
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04276 (Rumford, ME) rose +25.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.0 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,959. The poverty rate is 22.6%, 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 $127,700 (55% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $803; owner occupancy is 63.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oxford County, so 04276 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 04276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rumford, ME
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$25,959
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04276 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Rumford, 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)
$38,403 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
3,410housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04276 vs 04257 →
ZIP 04276 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04276
Rumford (04276)
5,841 residents
- 04257
Mexico (04257)
2,681 residents
- 04219 1,472
Bryant Pond (04219)
1,472 residents
- 04237 238
Hanover (04237)
238 residents
- 04226 190
East Andover (04226)
190 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04276 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04276 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04219
Bryant Pond (04219)
$62,361 median income
- 04257
Mexico (04257)
$55,727 median income
- 04237
Hanover (04237)
$55,417 median income
- 04226
East Andover (04226)
$47,955 median income
- 04276
Rumford (04276)
$38,403 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04276, 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 (5,841 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 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.
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