| ZIP Code | 04255 |
|---|---|
| City | Greenwood |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Oxford County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 887 ft |
| Latitude | 44.332714 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.660557 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 131 (24.1%) |
| Some College | 53 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 81 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 141 (25.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 134 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,107 ▼ 29% below avg ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,300 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,271/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 864 |
| Vacant Units | 536 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 864 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 536 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 04255 is located in Greenwood, Maine, within Oxford County. With a population of 676, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.7 years. Economically, 04255 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,107 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04255 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $223,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,271 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 04255 is primarily White (82.54%). Residents are well-educated — 50.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has declined by 12% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 04255 in Greenwood, ME is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 676 residents, a median household income of $54,107, and a median home value of $223,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.