04270 ZIP Code — Oxford, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04270 is located in Oxford, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 78.64 square miles and serves a population of 6,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04270

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 $191,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,284. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04270 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,127

population

78.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04270 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04270

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04270. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oxford	Acceptable
Oxford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04256 Mechanic Falls (4.9 mi) 04274 Poland (7 mi) 04040 Harrison (8 mi) 04258 Minot (8.6 mi) 04238 Hebron (9.3 mi) 04015 Casco (9.3 mi) 04281 South Paris (9.6 mi) 04268 Norway (10.5 mi) 04055 Naples (11 mi) 04071 Raymond (13.1 mi) 04009 Bridgton (13.2 mi) 04210 Auburn (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,127
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	78.64 sq mi
Water area	7.47 sq mi
Latitude	44.1038
Longitude	-70.5029
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	45.8%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

6,127

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$72,284

Median household income

$33,451

Per capita income

$191,700

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

2,853

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

123

119

5–9

110

212

10–14

197

112

15–19

105

167

20–24

155

453

25–34

422

330

35–44

307

342

45–54

319

306

55–59

284

364

60–64

338

425

65–74

395

171

75–84

160

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,055	17.2%
18 and over	5,072	82.8%
65 and over	1,229	20.1%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,858	94.3%
Two or more races	243	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	86	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$72,284

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 28.4%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,700
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Fuel oil	57.3%
Wood	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,329	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	298	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	249	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	428	18.6%
Households with children under 18	525	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	817	35.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	18.5%
Married	52.3%	57.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.7%
Widowed	2.4%	7.1%
Divorced	8.0%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	4.4%
Kindergarten	42	4.3%
Elementary school	558	56.6%
High school	204	20.7%
College / grad school	138	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 16.6%

Construction 7.3%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	609	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,871	95.8%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,082	99.3%
Born in same state	5,929	96.8%
Born in different state	3,988	65.1%
Foreign born	153	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	45	0.7%
Not a US citizen	43	95.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,048	17.1%
Italian	892	14.6%
German	463	7.6%
Arab	328	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.3%
Polish	11	0.2%
English	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04270

What city is ZIP code 04270 in?

ZIP code 04270 is primarily assigned to Oxford, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04270 in?

ZIP code 04270 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04270 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 04270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04270 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04270 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04270 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04270?

The median home value in ZIP code 04270 is $191,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 04270 in?

ZIP code 04270 observes the EST timezone.