04221 ZIP Code — Canton, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04221 is located in Canton, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 29.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04221

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,417. 48% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04221 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,075

population

29.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04221 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04221

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04221. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04253 Livermore (6.2 mi) 04290 Peru (6.6 mi) 04292 Sumner (6.6 mi) 04220 Buckfield (7.5 mi) 04239 Jay (8.4 mi) 04254 Livermore Falls (9.2 mi) 04224 Dixfield (10.8 mi) 04282 Turner (12.1 mi) 04289 West Paris (12.6 mi) 04349 Kents Hill (13 mi) 04257 Mexico (13.3 mi) 04263 Leeds (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,075
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	29.12 sq mi
Water area	1.38 sq mi
Latitude	44.4345
Longitude	-70.3357
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	54.0%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,075

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$50,417

Median household income

$27,081

Per capita income

$180,400

Median home value

$459

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

344

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	255	23.7%
18 and over	820	76.3%
65 and over	235	21.9%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Asian 5.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	969	88.3%
Asian	57	5.2%
Two or more races	45	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$50,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,400
Median rent / month	$459
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	63.6%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	84	26.2%
Households with children under 18	105	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	34.0%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	25.0%
Married	48.4%	52.8%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	11.0%
Divorced	12.6%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	156	56.5%
High school	71	25.7%
College / grad school	37	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Retail trade 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Professional & management 8.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Information 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Construction 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.9%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	59.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,035	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,056	98.2%
Born in same state	1,056	98.2%
Born in different state	848	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.8%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	294	27.3%
Italian	178	16.6%
German	73	6.8%
Arab	44	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.8%
Irish	6	0.6%
Polish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04221

What city is ZIP code 04221 in?

ZIP code 04221 is primarily assigned to Canton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04221 in?

ZIP code 04221 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04221 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 04221 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04221 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 04221 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 04221 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04221 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04221?

The median home value in ZIP code 04221 is $180,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 04221 in?

ZIP code 04221 observes the EST timezone.