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Oxford County
Stoneham, ME
04231
04231 ZIP Code — Stoneham, ME
Oxford County, Maine
ZIP code 04231 is located in
Stoneham ,
Maine ,
within Oxford County .
It covers approximately 33.87 square miles and serves a population of
282 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04231
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 $188,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $41,875. 68% 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 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% 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 a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 04231 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
282
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
33.87 sq mi
Water area
0.90 sq mi
Latitude
44.2612
Longitude
-70.8810
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.0%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
7.3%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$41,875
Median household income
$188,400
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 28 9.9% 18 and over 254 90.1% 65 and over 111 39.4% Median age 57.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 276 97.2% Two or more races 4 1.4% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.7% Other race 2 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.0%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
7.3%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 13.2% $15k–$25k 16.7% $25k–$35k 5.3% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 6.1% $200k+ 7.9% Median income $41,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $188,400 Median rent / month $1,125 Owner occupied 86.8% Renter occupied 13.2% Vacant 63.7% Single-family detached 89.2% Large apartment buildings 1.6% Mobile homes 3.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 17.2% 1970–1979 24.2% 1960–1969 4.1% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 15.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.8% 1 bedroom 19.7% 2 bedrooms 36.9% 3 bedrooms 35.4% 4 bedrooms 1.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 30.7% 2 vehicles 47.4% 3 or more 20.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 7.9% Propane / LP gas 18.4% Fuel oil 35.1% Wood 30.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 52.6% Cohabiting couple 5 4.4% Male householder, no spouse 23 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 26 22.8% Households with children under 18 20 17.5% Households with seniors (65+) 71 62.3% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.3% 25.0% Married 49.1% 48.0% Separated 4.3% 10.1% Widowed 1.7% 6.1% Divorced 9.5% 10.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 35.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 1 1.4% Elementary school 13 18.6% High school 11 15.7% College / grad school 45 64.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Public administration
4.7%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.6% Service 21.7% Sales & office 23.6% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 22.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.3% Government 21.7% Self-employed 16.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.7% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 1.9% Walk 1.9% Work from home 33.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.5% Retirement income 30.7% Supplemental Security 10.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 22.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.6% Visited dentist 58.1% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 19.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 18.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.7% 65 and over 14.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.3% Public insurance 52.5% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 6.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 282 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 279 98.9% Born in same state 279 98.9% Born in different state 123 43.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 1.1% Not a US citizen 1 33.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 50 17.7% Italian 45 16%
Ancestry Count % Arab 18 6.4% German 3 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.4% Internet access 85.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04231
What city is ZIP code 04231 in?
ZIP code 04231 is primarily assigned to Stoneham, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04231 in?
ZIP code 04231 falls within Oxford County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04231 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 04231 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04231 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 04231 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 04231 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04231 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04231 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 04231 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04231 in?
ZIP code 04231 observes the EST timezone.
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