04068 ZIP Code — Porter, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04068 is located in Porter, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 31.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04068

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 $200,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,578. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04068 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,497
population
31.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Porter Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04041 Hiram (6.5 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (6.7 mi) 03836 Freedom (7.5 mi) 04020 Cornish (8.2 mi) 04010 Brownfield (8.6 mi) 03882 Effingham (8.9 mi) 03849 Madison (9.5 mi) 04091 West Baldwin (10.1 mi) 03814 Center Ossipee (11.9 mi) 04022 Denmark (12.3 mi) 03875 Silver Lake (12.8 mi) 04048 Limerick (12.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,497
Population density 47 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 31.52 sq mi
Water area 1.34 sq mi
Latitude 43.8369
Longitude -70.9361
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 62.9% 50.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 27.0% 31.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 16.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

1,497
Population
47
People per sq mi
47.2
Median age
$53,578
Median household income
$25,915
Per capita income
$200,900
Median home value
$1,200
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
685
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
43
26
5–9
26
44
10–14
44
24
15–19
23
31
20–24
31
106
25–34
103
89
35–44
87
89
45–54
88
44
55–59
44
79
60–64
77
89
65–74
87
71
75–84
69
20
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826017.4%
18 and over1,23782.6%
65 and over35523.7%
Median age47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%
Two or more races 8%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 1.2%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,30384.8%
Two or more races1238%
Asian513.3%
Hispanic or Latino392.5%
Other race181.2%
Black or African American20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.9% 50.1% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 27.0% 31.6% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 16.1% 20.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 4.9%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 12.3%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 20.4%
$50k–$75k 20.9%
$75k–$100k 16.9%
$100k–$150k 9.5%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k+ 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k12.3%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k20.4%
$50k–$75k20.9%
$75k–$100k16.9%
$100k–$150k9.5%
$150k–$200k3.9%
$200k+1.1%
Median income$53,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%
$50k–$100k 5.9%
$100k–$150k 16.4%
$150k–$200k 20.4%
$200k–$300k 38.2%
$300k–$500k 12.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$200,900
Median rent / month$1,200
Owner occupied83.7%
Renter occupied16.3%
Vacant26.9%
Single-family detached85.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.3%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.3%
2010–201911.2%
2000–20099.4%
1990–19999.4%
1980–198912.5%
1970–197913.4%
1960–196910.5%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier25.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.0%
2 bedrooms26.2%
3 bedrooms42.8%
4 bedrooms15.6%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle26.2%
2 vehicles45.9%
3 or more24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity1.9%
Propane / LP gas24.4%
Fuel oil53.3%
Wood19.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34761.0%
Cohabiting couple5710.0%
Male householder, no spouse549.5%
Female householder, no spouse11119.5%
Households with children under 189717.0%
Households with seniors (65+)20836.6%
Average household size2.63

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.2%14.3%
Married58.3%61.3%
Separated0.0%1.0%
Widowed0.0%9.6%
Divorced9.5%13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.8%
HS graduate 54.3%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.5%
Graduate / professional 4.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.0%
Bachelor's or higher15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool94.1%
Kindergarten94.1%
Elementary school12556.6%
High school3917.6%
College / grad school3917.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.7%
Education & healthcare 18.1%
Construction 16.3%
Manufacturing 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 7.7%
Professional & management 7.6%
Other services 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.7%
Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.3%
Service18.8%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources & construction26.6%
Production & transportation10.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.3%
Government12.0%
Self-employed16.9%
Unpaid family workers1.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.0%
Carpool14.4%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.9%
Work from home12.4%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)32.5

Poverty

All people 14.5%
Under 18 years 21.2%
18 and over 13.1%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.6%
Retirement income30.8%
Supplemental Security9.8%
Cash public assistance7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.4%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma12.7%
Arthritis30.4%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease11.6%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.7%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression25.0%
Fair or poor health18.0%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.9%
Visited dentist51.5%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss25.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12510.1%
Disability%
Any disability18.2%
Under 188.8%
18–64 years14.5%
65 and over34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance59.0%
Public insurance49.9%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 193.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,41094.2%
Spanish90.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages90.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,44996.8%
Born in same state1,43195.6%
Born in different state73048.8%
Foreign born181.2%
Naturalized citizen483.2%
Not a US citizen2960.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French30620.4%
Arab1288.6%
Italian1157.7%
AncestryCount%
German533.5%
English171.1%
Dutch60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.0%
Internet access90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04068

What city is ZIP code 04068 in?

ZIP code 04068 is primarily assigned to Porter, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04068 in?

ZIP code 04068 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04068 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04068 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 04068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04068 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 04068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04068?

ZIP code 04068 has an estimated population of 1,497 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04068 in?

ZIP code 04068 observes the EST timezone.

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