04276 ZIP Code — Rumford, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04276 is located in Rumford, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 68.55 square miles and serves a population of 5,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04276

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $42,845. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,871

population

68.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rumford	Acceptable
Rumford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04257 Mexico (4.8 mi) 04226 East Andover (6.5 mi) 04237 Hanover (6.9 mi) 04290 Peru (8.6 mi) 04219 Bryant Pond (8.8 mi) 04261 Newry (8.9 mi) 04224 Dixfield (9.9 mi) 04292 Sumner (13.7 mi) 04285 Weld (14 mi) 04217 Bethel (14.4 mi) 04221 Canton (15.2 mi) 04289 West Paris (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,871
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	68.55 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	44.5367
Longitude	-70.6079
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	57.5%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,871

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$42,845

Median household income

$30,678

Per capita income

$112,900

Median home value

$566

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,758

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

143

10–14

130

159

15–19

144

166

20–24

150

279

25–34

252

311

35–44

281

497

45–54

451

217

55–59

197

386

60–64

349

477

65–74

433

206

75–84

187

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	819	13.9%
18 and over	5,052	86.1%
65 and over	1,402	23.9%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,503	90.7%
Two or more races	269	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	198	3.3%
Asian	36	0.6%
Other race	28	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.3%
Black or African American	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$42,845

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,900
Median rent / month	$566
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	55.6%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	70.4%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	961	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	186	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	589	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	748	30.1%
Households with children under 18	429	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,031	41.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	28.0%
Married	41.4%	38.9%
Separated	2.6%	0.4%
Widowed	3.0%	10.8%
Divorced	20.3%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	40	3.9%
Elementary school	425	41.9%
High school	314	30.9%
College / grad school	236	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Retail trade 12.5%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	650	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,707	97.2%
Spanish	22	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,816	99.1%
Born in same state	5,815	99.0%
Born in different state	4,786	81.5%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	866	14.8%
Italian	776	13.2%
German	636	10.8%
Arab	440	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	176	3%
Polish	25	0.4%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04276

What city is ZIP code 04276 in?

ZIP code 04276 is primarily assigned to Rumford, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04276 in?

ZIP code 04276 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04276 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 04276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04276?

16% of residents in ZIP code 04276 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04276 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 04276 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04276?

The median home value in ZIP code 04276 is $112,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 04276 in?

ZIP code 04276 observes the EST timezone.