04220 ZIP Code — Buckfield, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04220 is located in Buckfield, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 83.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04220

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,819. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04220 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,445

population

83.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04220 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckfield	Acceptable
Buckfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04292 Sumner (4.9 mi) 04282 Turner (7.1 mi) 04221 Canton (7.5 mi) 04281 South Paris (8 mi) 04289 West Paris (8.3 mi) 04238 Hebron (8.7 mi) 04253 Livermore (9.5 mi) 04290 Peru (11.1 mi) 04263 Leeds (11.8 mi) 04258 Minot (12.5 mi) 04254 Livermore Falls (12.8 mi) 04268 Norway (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,445
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	83.27 sq mi
Water area	1.45 sq mi
Latitude	44.3286
Longitude	-70.3692
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,445

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$85,819

Median household income

$33,181

Per capita income

$174,900

Median home value

$1,099

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,438

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

139

128

10–14

131

135

15–19

139

20–24

101

172

25–34

177

265

35–44

273

192

45–54

198

109

55–59

113

117

60–64

120

210

65–74

216

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	777	22.6%
18 and over	2,668	77.4%
65 and over	547	15.9%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,278	94.6%
Two or more races	116	3.3%
Black or African American	31	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.5%
Other race	19	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$85,819

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,900
Median rent / month	$1,099
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	21.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	55.9%
Wood	29.9%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	637	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	97	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	233	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	230	19.2%
Households with children under 18	379	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	417	34.8%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	32.3%
Married	51.5%	47.2%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	9.4%
Divorced	13.5%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	6.8%
Kindergarten	33	3.8%
Elementary school	457	52.1%
High school	205	23.4%
College / grad school	122	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 18.5%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 7.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,288	95.4%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,432	99.6%
Born in same state	3,424	99.4%
Born in different state	2,716	78.8%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	674	19.6%
Italian	473	13.7%
Arab	240	7%
German	164	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	97	2.8%
Irish	6	0.2%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04220

What city is ZIP code 04220 in?

ZIP code 04220 is primarily assigned to Buckfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04220 in?

ZIP code 04220 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04220 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04220 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04220 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04220?

The median home value in ZIP code 04220 is $174,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 04220?

ZIP code 04220 has an estimated population of 3,445 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04220 in?

ZIP code 04220 observes the EST timezone.