| ZIP Code | 04221 |
|---|---|
| City | Canton |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Oxford County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 518 ft |
| Latitude | 44.490587 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.294547 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.3% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 226 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 73 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 67 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 117 (17.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 199 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,656 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,600 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $464/mo ↓ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 420 |
| Vacant Units | 103 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 420 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 103 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 04221 is located in Canton, Maine, within Oxford County. With a population of 1,072, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 04221 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,656 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04221 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $464 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 04221 is primarily White (92.54%). Residents are well-educated — 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04221 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 04221 in Canton, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,072 residents, a median household income of $67,656, and a median home value of $198,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.