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Oxford County
Hanover, ME
04237
04237 ZIP Code — Hanover, ME
Oxford County, Maine
ZIP code 04237 is located in
Hanover ,
Maine ,
within Oxford County .
It covers approximately 7.04 square miles and serves a population of
234 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04237
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 $254,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($32,222) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04237 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
234
Population density
33 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
7.04 sq mi
Water area
0.52 sq mi
Latitude
44.5001
Longitude
-70.7373
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
15.1%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
12.2%
2.2%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$32,222
Median household income
$254,200
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 44 18.8% 18 and over 190 81.2% 65 and over 37 15.8% Median age 52.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 198 84.3% Two or more races 36 15.3% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
15.1%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
12.2%
2.2%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 33.9% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 1.7% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 8.5% $50k–$75k 5.9% $75k–$100k 7.6% $100k–$150k 7.6% $200k+ 15.3% Median income $32,222
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $254,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.8% Renter occupied 4.2% Vacant 61.4% Single-family detached 76.1% Large apartment buildings 10.5% Mobile homes 10.1% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.6% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 18.6% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 16.3% 1970–1979 6.5% 1960–1969 6.5% 1950–1959 4.6% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 23.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.9% 1 bedroom 14.1% 2 bedrooms 32.7% 3 bedrooms 23.9% 4 bedrooms 24.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.9% 2 vehicles 61.0% 3 or more 16.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 21.2% Fuel oil 55.9% Wood 22.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 42 35.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 63 53.4% Female householder, no spouse 13 11.0% Households with children under 18 24 20.3% Households with seniors (65+) 29 24.6% Average household size 1.98
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.1% 6.7% Married 36.0% 78.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.1% 0.0% Divorced 39.7% 15.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 33.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 29.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 15 36.6% High school 6 14.6% College / grad school 8 19.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.4%
Professional & management
16.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.1% Service 13.3% Sales & office 8.9% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 21.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.9% Government 7.8% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 4.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.9% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 27.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.5% Retirement income 19.5% Supplemental Security 1.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 20.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 13.4% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.5% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 17.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 37.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.5% Public insurance 43.2% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 220 94.0% Spanish 3 1.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 1.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 234 100.0% Born in same state 234 100.0% Born in different state 100 42.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 117 50% German 20 8.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 17 7.3% Arab 5 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.4% Internet access 89.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04237
What city is ZIP code 04237 in?
ZIP code 04237 is primarily assigned to Hanover, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04237 in?
ZIP code 04237 falls within Oxford County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04237 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 04237 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04237?
20% of residents in ZIP code 04237 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04237?
The median household income in ZIP code 04237 is $32,222, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 04237?
ZIP code 04237 has an estimated population of 234 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04237 in?
ZIP code 04237 observes the EST timezone.
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