City

Sumner, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥996Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$155,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.3%)
HS Graduate201 (29.1%)
Some College203 (29.4%)
Associates69 (10%)
Bachelors55 (8%)
Graduate Degree154 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 29.4%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College29.4%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$155,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units588
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Sumner, ME

Sumner is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 996 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Sumner is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumner is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04292 996 $51,250 $155,300 6.6% 30.3% 92.2%