City

Norway, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥5,168Population
💰$53,162Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$184,700Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,557 (40.7%)
Some College374 (9.8%)
Associates436 (11.4%)
Bachelors415 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree912 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,162 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$184,700 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units2,869
Vacant Units760

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Norway, ME

Norway is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,168 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Norway is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,162 is below the national average. Approximately 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Norway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norway is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.71%).

Norway, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Norway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04268 5,168 $53,162 $184,700 $758 5.5% 34.7% 74.4%