04238 ZIP Code — Hebron, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04238 is located in Hebron, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 20.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04238

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 $216,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,861.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 04238 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,260

population

20.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04238 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04238

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04238. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hebron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04258 Minot (4 mi) 04281 South Paris (5.8 mi) 04256 Mechanic Falls (6.6 mi) 04282 Turner (7.7 mi) 04220 Buckfield (8.7 mi) 04270 Oxford (9.3 mi) 04210 Auburn (10.8 mi) 04274 Poland (10.9 mi) 04236 Greene (11.3 mi) 04289 West Paris (11.6 mi) 04268 Norway (12.1 mi) 04292 Sumner (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,260
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	20.52 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	44.2024
Longitude	-70.3741
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	30.0%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	46.8%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,260

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$79,861

Median household income

$33,934

Per capita income

$216,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

467

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

132

35–44

119

113

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	244	19.4%
18 and over	1,016	80.6%
65 and over	155	12.3%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,225	95.5%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.8%
Two or more races	13	1%
Other race	12	0.9%
Black or African American	10	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	46.8%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$79,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 35.2%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	49.9%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	59.8%
Wood	26.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	304	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	37	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	76	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	46	9.9%
Households with children under 18	161	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	24.2%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	24.6%
Married	56.7%	59.0%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	16.8%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.5%
Elementary school	138	52.3%
High school	84	31.8%
College / grad school	38	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Construction 16.2%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,246	98.9%
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)	1,245	98.8%
Born in same state	1,239	98.3%
Born in different state	870	69.0%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.2%
Not a US citizen	10	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	223	17.7%
Italian	171	13.6%
German	131	10.4%
Arab	26	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	10	0.8%
English	7	0.6%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04238

What city is ZIP code 04238 in?

ZIP code 04238 is primarily assigned to Hebron, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04238 in?

ZIP code 04238 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04238 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04238 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04238 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04238 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04238?

ZIP code 04238 has an estimated population of 1,260 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04238?

The median home value in ZIP code 04238 is $216,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 04238 in?

ZIP code 04238 observes the EST timezone.