04268 ZIP Code — Norway, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04268 is located in Norway, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 45.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04268

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $54,135. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 04268 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,113

population

45.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04268 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04255 Greenwood (6.5 mi) 04281 South Paris (6.8 mi) 04289 West Paris (7.3 mi) 04088 Waterford (7.4 mi) 04040 Harrison (10.2 mi) 04270 Oxford (10.5 mi) 04238 Hebron (12.1 mi) 04219 Bryant Pond (12.3 mi) 04292 Sumner (13 mi) 04231 Stoneham (13.3 mi) 04256 Mechanic Falls (13.5 mi) 04220 Buckfield (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,113
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	45.04 sq mi
Water area	2.29 sq mi
Latitude	44.2336
Longitude	-70.6147
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	51.3%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,113

Population

114

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$54,135

Median household income

$29,055

Per capita income

$183,400

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,117

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

143

5–9

155

118

10–14

127

184

15–19

198

20–24

107

270

25–34

291

207

35–44

223

369

45–54

398

162

55–59

174

290

60–64

312

388

65–74

418

155

75–84

167

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	897	17.5%
18 and over	4,216	82.5%
65 and over	1,225	24.0%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,718	88.6%
Two or more races	333	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	211	4%
Other race	37	0.7%
Black or African American	25	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$54,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,400
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	66.1%
Wood	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,003	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	177	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	254	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	521	26.6%
Households with children under 18	387	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	709	36.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	25.8%
Married	46.6%	45.7%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	17.0%
Divorced	14.3%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	3.7%
Kindergarten	52	4.7%
Elementary school	491	44.6%
High school	274	24.9%
College / grad school	242	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Retail trade 13.5%

Construction 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 42.6%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	15.1%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	289	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	15.4%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,052	98.8%
Spanish	29	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,991	97.6%
Born in same state	4,986	97.5%
Born in different state	2,747	53.7%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	122	2.4%
Not a US citizen	30	24.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	969	19%
Italian	702	13.7%
Arab	363	7.1%
German	232	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	78	1.5%
Dutch	69	1.3%
Polish	68	1.3%
English	65	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04268

What city is ZIP code 04268 in?

ZIP code 04268 is primarily assigned to Norway, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04268 in?

ZIP code 04268 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04268?

23% of residents in ZIP code 04268 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04268 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 04268 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04268?

The median home value in ZIP code 04268 is $183,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 04268?

ZIP code 04268 has an estimated population of 5,113 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04268 in?

ZIP code 04268 observes the EST timezone.