The 04270 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Oxford, ME in Oxford County in the United States. The current population estimate is 6,350. The 04270 ZIP Code has a median age of 43.1 years, and 23.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 14% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $50,871. Approximately 19.1% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $23,321.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04270 is $50,871, while the region's mean household income is $62,249. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,321. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04270 of $23,321 is approximately 28.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 14.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately50.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.1% of the population in 04270 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.1% of 04270 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 04270, 87.2% of the population graduated high school, while 19.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.7% in this Oxford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.3% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04270, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 04270 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04270 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 04270, 95.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Oxford County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04270, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Oxford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04270 are older than average. The median age of 43.1 years in ZIP Code 04270 is approximately 13.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.1% of the population in 04270 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 04270 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04270 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 04270 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 04270 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04270 | 6.94¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh | 2.28¢/kWh |
| Maine | 27.98¢/kWh | 21.14¢/kWh | 15.41¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04270 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.53 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.32 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.28 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.3 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.13 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 04270, 56.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.9 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04270 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 04270 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.9% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 18.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.7% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |