City

West Paris, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Oxford County  ·  Maine

👥1,901Population
💰$55,670Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$184,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate499 (36.1%)
Some College198 (14.3%)
Associates182 (13.2%)
Bachelors221 (16%)
Graduate Degree280 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,670 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$184,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units891
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About West Paris, ME

West Paris is a city in Maine, located in Oxford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,901 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, West Paris is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,670 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Paris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Paris is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Paris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04289 1,901 $55,670 $184,000 $740 3.4% 36.2% 81.3%