City

South Paris, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥5,268Population
💰$68,197Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$192,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 99% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,307 (34.4%)
Some College479 (12.6%)
Associates473 (12.4%)
Bachelors720 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree817 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,197 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$192,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units2,438
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About South Paris, ME

South Paris is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,268 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, South Paris is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,197 is near the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South Paris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Paris is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Paris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04281 5,268 $68,197 $192,300 $935 0.1% 40.4% 65.8%