04255 ZIP Code — Greenwood, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04255 is located in Greenwood, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 37.98 square miles and serves a population of 687 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04255

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $54,167. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

687

population

37.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04268 Norway (6.5 mi) 04219 Bryant Pond (6.8 mi) 04289 West Paris (6.8 mi) 04088 Waterford (9.2 mi) 04217 Bethel (10.1 mi) 04231 Stoneham (10.9 mi) 04281 South Paris (11 mi) 04292 Sumner (12.2 mi) 04237 Hanover (13 mi) 04051 Lovell (14 mi) 04220 Buckfield (15.1 mi) 04290 Peru (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	687
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	37.98 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	44.3175
Longitude	-70.6750
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	52.9%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

687

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$54,167

Median household income

$42,681

Per capita income

$256,500

Median home value

$1,313

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

785

Housing units

28.2%

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	50	7.3%
18 and over	637	92.7%
65 and over	177	25.8%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Black or African American 7.3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	619	89.1%
Black or African American	51	7.3%
Two or more races	11	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.2%
Other race	6	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 20.5%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	20.5%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$54,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,500
Median rent / month	$1,313
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	61.7%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	43.1%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	64.6%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	53	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	55	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	116	34.5%
Households with children under 18	22	6.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	42.9%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	22.7%
Married	39.2%	39.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	21.7%
Divorced	11.3%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 21.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.3%
Kindergarten	2	3.3%
Elementary school	18	30.0%
High school	18	30.0%
College / grad school	20	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.4%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	18.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	677	98.5%
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)	677	98.5%
Born in same state	672	97.8%
Born in different state	370	53.9%
Foreign born	5	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.5%
Not a US citizen	7	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	189	27.5%
Italian	68	9.9%
Arab	41	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	2.6%
Dutch	9	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04255

What city is ZIP code 04255 in?

ZIP code 04255 is primarily assigned to Greenwood, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04255 in?

ZIP code 04255 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04255 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04255 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 04255 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 04255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04255 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04255?

ZIP code 04255 has an estimated population of 687 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04255 in?

ZIP code 04255 observes the EST timezone.