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Oxford County
Newry, ME
04261
04261 ZIP Code — Newry, ME
Oxford County, Maine
ZIP code 04261 is located in
Newry ,
Maine ,
within Oxford County .
It covers approximately 208.00 square miles and serves a population of
311 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04261
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $36,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04261 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
311
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
208.00 sq mi
Water area
1.07 sq mi
Latitude
44.5418
Longitude
-70.7880
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.6%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.2%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$36,250
Median household income
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 31 10.0% 18 and over 280 90.0% 65 and over 130 41.8% Median age 60.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 301 95.9% Two or more races 7 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 3 1% Other race 3 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.6%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
13.0%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.2%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 40.9% $25k–$35k 4.9% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 19.5% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 8.5% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $36,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $875 Owner occupied 89.0% Renter occupied 11.0% Vacant 90.2% Single-family detached 43.5% Large apartment buildings 49.9% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.84
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 10.6% 1980–1989 49.9% 1970–1979 11.0% 1960–1969 2.2% 1950–1959 3.0% 1940–1949 0.2% 1939 or earlier 3.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 30.5% 2 bedrooms 36.5% 3 bedrooms 17.7% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 48.8% 2 vehicles 38.4% 3 or more 12.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Fuel oil 56.7% Wood 31.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 55 33.5% Cohabiting couple 19 11.6% Male householder, no spouse 63 38.4% Female householder, no spouse 27 16.5% Households with children under 18 19 11.6% Households with seniors (65+) 95 57.9% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.6% 21.1% Married 35.7% 42.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.5% 11.7% Divorced 45.2% 25.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.7%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.9% Bachelor's or higher 25.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 11.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 15 44.1% High school 8 23.5% College / grad school 7 20.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Professional & management
14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Public administration
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.2% Service 12.9% Sales & office 11.4% Natural resources & construction 6.8% Production & transportation 22.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.9% Government 21.2% Self-employed 9.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.2% Carpool 7.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 13.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.9% Retirement income 23.8% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 33.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.6% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 10.0%
Disability % Any disability 13.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 20.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.8% Public insurance 47.6% No insurance 12.5% Uninsured under 19 14.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 303 97.4% 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) 306 98.4% Born in same state 306 98.4% Born in different state 144 46.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 1.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 80 25.7% French 70 22.5% German 15 4.8% Arab 11 3.5% Irish 2 0.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.6% Norwegian 2 0.6% Dutch 2 0.6% English 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.7% Internet access 61.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04261
What city is ZIP code 04261 in?
ZIP code 04261 is primarily assigned to Newry, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04261 in?
ZIP code 04261 falls within Oxford County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04261 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 04261 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04261 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 04261 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04261 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 04261 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04261 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 04261 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04261 in?
ZIP code 04261 observes the EST timezone.
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