04290 ZIP Code — Peru, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04290 is located in Peru, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 46.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04290

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,058. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 04290 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,620

population

46.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04290 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04290

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04290. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peru	Acceptable
Peru	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04221 Canton (6.6 mi) 04292 Sumner (7 mi) 04224 Dixfield (7.4 mi) 04257 Mexico (7.4 mi) 04276 Rumford (8.6 mi) 04219 Bryant Pond (9.7 mi) 04220 Buckfield (11.1 mi) 04289 West Paris (11.4 mi) 04239 Jay (12.1 mi) 04253 Livermore (12.7 mi) 04237 Hanover (14 mi) 04294 Wilton (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,620
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	46.68 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	44.4767
Longitude	-70.4554
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,620

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$71,058

Median household income

$33,284

Per capita income

$131,600

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

862

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

111

35–44

105

45–54

103

102

55–59

101

60–64

110

65–74

109

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	253	15.6%
18 and over	1,367	84.4%
65 and over	324	20.0%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,564	94.3%
Two or more races	56	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$71,058

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,600
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	58.1%
Wood	26.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	423	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	40	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	146	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	88	12.6%
Households with children under 18	128	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	246	35.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	16.5%
Married	60.1%	64.4%
Separated	1.7%	4.2%
Widowed	5.5%	8.3%
Divorced	9.1%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 19.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.0%
Kindergarten	17	6.1%
Elementary school	151	53.9%
High school	53	18.9%
College / grad school	45	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 23.6%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Retail trade 5.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 5.1%

Information 3.2%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,576	97.3%
Spanish	12	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,616	99.8%
Born in same state	1,616	99.8%
Born in different state	1,422	87.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	318	19.6%
German	247	15.2%
Italian	230	14.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	170	10.5%
Norwegian	16	1%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	90.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04290

What city is ZIP code 04290 in?

ZIP code 04290 is primarily assigned to Peru, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04290 in?

ZIP code 04290 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04290 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04290 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04290 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 04290 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04290?

The median home value in ZIP code 04290 is $131,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 04290?

ZIP code 04290 has an estimated population of 1,620 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04290 in?

ZIP code 04290 observes the EST timezone.