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Oxford County
Sumner, ME
04292
04292 ZIP Code — Sumner, ME
Oxford County, Maine
ZIP code 04292 is located in
Sumner ,
Maine ,
within Oxford County .
It covers approximately 43.80 square miles and serves a population of
1,000 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04292
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 $141,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 04292 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,000
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
43.80 sq mi
Water area
0.60 sq mi
Latitude
44.3765
Longitude
-70.4425
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
22.6%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.2%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$48,750
Median household income
$141,300
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 204 20.4% 18 and over 796 79.6% 65 and over 231 23.1% Median age 47.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 986 98.6% Two or more races 14 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.4%
50.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
22.6%
31.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
16.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
2.2%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 0.5% $15k–$25k 13.1% $25k–$35k 13.9% $35k–$50k 20.7% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 13.1% $150k–$200k 9.6% Median income $48,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $141,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.2% Renter occupied 3.8% Vacant 32.3% Single-family detached 79.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.55
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.2% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 9.2% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 22.2% 1960–1969 12.3% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 25.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.2% 1 bedroom 12.6% 2 bedrooms 31.3% 3 bedrooms 35.4% 4 bedrooms 13.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 14.9% 2 vehicles 53.8% 3 or more 30.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 1.0% Propane / LP gas 5.3% Fuel oil 49.7% Wood 41.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 261 65.9% Cohabiting couple 44 11.1% Male householder, no spouse 53 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 38 9.6% Households with children under 18 95 24.0% Households with seniors (65+) 162 40.9% Average household size 2.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.7% 20.2% Married 63.1% 61.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.7% 5.9% Divorced 11.6% 12.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 11.6% Kindergarten 3 1.7% Elementary school 106 61.3% High school 31 17.9% College / grad school 13 7.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Professional & management
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.5% Service 11.4% Sales & office 23.0% Natural resources & construction 23.0% Production & transportation 20.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.9% Government 9.1% Self-employed 16.2% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 7.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
38.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.5% Retirement income 19.7% Supplemental Security 3.5% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 3.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 32.0% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 20.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 13.2% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 60.3% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 9.2% Under 18 4.9% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 19.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.8% Public insurance 40.4% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 12.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 941 94.1% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 2 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 998 99.8% Born in same state 993 99.3% Born in different state 694 69.4% Foreign born 5 0.5% Naturalized citizen 2 0.2% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 162 16.2% French 149 14.9% Italian 116 11.6%
Ancestry Count % German 82 8.2% English 6 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 97.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04292
What city is ZIP code 04292 in?
ZIP code 04292 is primarily assigned to Sumner, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04292 in?
ZIP code 04292 falls within Oxford County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04292 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 04292 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04292 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 04292 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 04292 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 04292 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04292?
The median home value in ZIP code 04292 is $141,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 04292 in?
ZIP code 04292 observes the EST timezone.
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