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Oxford County
South Paris, ME
04281
04281 ZIP Code — South Paris, ME
Oxford County, Maine
ZIP code 04281 is located in
South Paris ,
Maine ,
within Oxford County .
It covers approximately 40.73 square miles and serves a population of
5,226 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04281
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $53,801. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 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. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04281 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,226
Population density
128 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
40.73 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
44.2422
Longitude
-70.4783
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
44.8%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.1%
2.2%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$53,801
Median household income
$170,000
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,070 20.5% 18 and over 4,156 79.5% 65 and over 1,562 29.9% Median age 45.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 5,129 98.1% Two or more races 97 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
44.8%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
4.1%
2.2%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.6% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 17.8% $25k–$35k 4.3% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 20.5% $75k–$100k 15.6% $100k–$150k 14.1% $150k–$200k 2.7% Median income $53,801
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $170,000 Median rent / month $877 Owner occupied 62.9% Renter occupied 37.1% Vacant 12.9% Single-family detached 68.0% Large apartment buildings 1.8% Mobile homes 14.1% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 7.1% 1990–1999 18.5% 1980–1989 23.4% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 4.3% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 18.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 13.1% 2 bedrooms 33.2% 3 bedrooms 47.4% 4 bedrooms 3.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 39.8% 2 vehicles 37.9% 3 or more 17.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.9% Electricity 11.7% Propane / LP gas 7.0% Fuel oil 66.6% Wood 11.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 979 47.1% Cohabiting couple 206 9.9% Male householder, no spouse 298 14.3% Female householder, no spouse 597 28.7% Households with children under 18 543 26.1% Households with seniors (65+) 859 41.3% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.8% 29.6% Married 50.6% 46.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.9% 9.9% Divorced 5.8% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.7% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 87 9.9% Kindergarten 23 2.6% Elementary school 548 62.6% High school 104 11.9% College / grad school 113 12.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.9%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Professional & management
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.5% Service 20.5% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 12.7% Production & transportation 17.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.1% Government 16.5% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.3% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
46.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.0% Retirement income 26.6% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 12.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.8% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 22.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 20.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 570 13.7%
Disability % Any disability 20.7% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 16.6% 65 and over 42.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.7% Public insurance 53.1% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,831 92.4% Spanish 19 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 19 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,177 99.1% Born in same state 5,177 99.1% Born in different state 3,881 74.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 49 0.9% Not a US citizen 24 49.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,562 29.9% Arab 702 13.4% Italian 692 13.2%
Ancestry Count % German 132 2.5% Polish 43 0.8% English 11 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 80.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04281
What city is ZIP code 04281 in?
ZIP code 04281 is primarily assigned to South Paris, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04281 in?
ZIP code 04281 falls within Oxford County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04281 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 04281 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04281?
22% of residents in ZIP code 04281 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04281 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 04281 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04281 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 04281 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04281 in?
ZIP code 04281 observes the EST timezone.
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