City

Buckfield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥3,815Population
💰$89,036Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$191,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 10.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Other10.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,031 (42.9%)
Some College227 (9.4%)
Associates253 (10.5%)
Bachelors319 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree567 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College9.4%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,036 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$191,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units1,638
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Buckfield, ME

Buckfield is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,815 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Buckfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,036 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Buckfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckfield is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.89%).

Buckfield, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Buckfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04220 3,815 $89,036 $191,900 $744 6.0% 36.8% 94.5%