| ZIP Code | 04068 |
|---|---|
| City | Porter |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Oxford County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 559 ft |
| Latitude | 43.837898 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.946568 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.8 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 511 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 186 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 172 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 114 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 216 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,333 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,400 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,038/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 769 |
| Vacant Units | 169 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 769 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 169 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 04068 is located in Porter, Maine, within Oxford County. With a population of 1,566, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.8 years. Economically, 04068 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,333 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04068 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,038 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 04068 is primarily White (85.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04068 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 04068 in Porter, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,566 residents, a median household income of $58,333, and a median home value of $217,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.