| ZIP Code | 04281 |
|---|---|
| City | South Paris |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Oxford County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 573 ft |
| Latitude | 44.248001 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.490816 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.1% ▼ 99% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,307 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 479 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 473 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 720 (18.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 817 (21.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,197 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,300 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $935/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,438 |
| Vacant Units | 341 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,438 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 341 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 04281 is located in South Paris, Maine, within Oxford County. With a population of 5,268, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 04281 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,197 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04281 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $935 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 04281 is primarily White (97.13%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04281 stands at 0.1%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 04281 in South Paris, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,268 residents, a median household income of $68,197, and a median home value of $192,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.