04224 ZIP Code — Dixfield, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04224 is located in Dixfield, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 74.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04224

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 $118,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,954. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04224 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,872
population
74.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04224 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Dixfield Acceptable
Dixfield Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04257 Mexico (5.4 mi) 04290 Peru (7.4 mi) 04294 Wilton (8.2 mi) 04285 Weld (9 mi) 04276 Rumford (9.9 mi) 04239 Jay (10.5 mi) 04984 Temple (10.5 mi) 04221 Canton (10.8 mi) 04292 Sumner (14.1 mi) 04226 East Andover (14.2 mi) 04253 Livermore (15.3 mi) 04938 Farmington (15.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,872
Population density 38 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 74.68 sq mi
Water area 0.55 sq mi
Latitude 44.5795
Longitude -70.4154
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 54.8% 50.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 31.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 16.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.2% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,872
Population
38
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$58,954
Median household income
$28,605
Per capita income
$118,700
Median home value
$589
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,222
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
55
59
5–9
66
69
10–14
76
88
15–19
97
93
20–24
103
167
25–34
184
143
35–44
159
221
45–54
244
132
55–59
146
104
60–64
114
105
65–74
116
107
75–84
118
27
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1842214.7%
18 and over2,45085.3%
65 and over50317.5%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,79696.8%
Two or more races662.3%
Hispanic or Latino170.6%
Asian90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.8% 50.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 31.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 16.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.2% 4.9%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 8.6%
$15k–$25k 7.6%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 10.1%
$50k–$75k 23.1%
$75k–$100k 15.3%
$100k–$150k 12.7%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k8.6%
$15k–$25k7.6%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k10.1%
$50k–$75k23.1%
$75k–$100k15.3%
$100k–$150k12.7%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$58,954

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%
$50k–$100k 30.9%
$100k–$150k 22.6%
$150k–$200k 16.1%
$200k–$300k 14.5%
$300k–$500k 3.0%
$500k–$1M 4.1%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$118,700
Median rent / month$589
Owner occupied82.5%
Renter occupied17.5%
Vacant19.6%
Single-family detached78.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.4%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20193.3%
2000–20096.5%
1990–199918.1%
1980–198913.9%
1970–197916.4%
1960–19696.9%
1950–195912.2%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier20.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom16.7%
2 bedrooms25.2%
3 bedrooms43.9%
4 bedrooms9.6%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle26.4%
2 vehicles43.8%
3 or more22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.2%
Electricity4.5%
Propane / LP gas6.5%
Fuel oil70.3%
Wood14.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family59652.1%
Cohabiting couple877.6%
Male householder, no spouse22019.2%
Female householder, no spouse24021.0%
Households with children under 1823520.6%
Households with seniors (65+)37833.1%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.1%23.5%
Married50.8%49.5%
Separated2.0%1.4%
Widowed1.8%11.7%
Divorced13.3%14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.6%
HS graduate 46.2%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 11.9%
Bachelor's degree 11.0%
Graduate / professional 6.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.1%
Bachelor's or higher17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool193.6%
Kindergarten122.3%
Elementary school25348.0%
High school7915.0%
College / grad school16431.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.2%
Education & healthcare 25.3%
Retail trade 19.0%
Construction 5.3%
Professional & management 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.3%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Public administration 1.0%
Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.4%
Service12.9%
Sales & office21.3%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation28.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government12.2%
Self-employed7.0%
Unpaid family workers1.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.6%
Carpool15.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home4.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 13.8%
Under 18 years 13.5%
18 and over 13.8%
Married-couple families 5.7%
Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.8%
Retirement income28.7%
Supplemental Security5.7%
Cash public assistance5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP13.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma12.4%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.9%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.6%
Depression24.7%
Fair or poor health17.6%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist52.9%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss24.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2048.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.6%
Public insurance36.9%
No insurance12.1%
Uninsured under 1920.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,76896.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,82598.4%
Born in same state2,81698.1%
Born in different state2,23877.9%
Foreign born90.3%
Naturalized citizen471.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian58720.4%
French46816.3%
Arab28810%
AncestryCount%
German1726%
Norwegian822.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04224

What city is ZIP code 04224 in?

ZIP code 04224 is primarily assigned to Dixfield, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04224 in?

ZIP code 04224 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04224 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 04224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04224 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 04224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04224?

The median home value in ZIP code 04224 is $118,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 04224?

ZIP code 04224 has an estimated population of 2,872 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04224 in?

ZIP code 04224 observes the EST timezone.

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