The 04281 ZIP Code is primarily associated with South Paris, ME in Oxford County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,111. The 04281 ZIP Code has a median age of 46.5 years, and 27.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $49,886, while about 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 18.9% of residents in this Maine region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $24,403.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 04281 is $49,886, while the region's mean household income is $61,288. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,403. The per capita income in ZIP Code 04281 of $24,403 is approximately 25.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,637. An estimated 8.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 12.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 04281 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.2% of 04281 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 04281, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.2% in this Oxford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 04281, 95.0% is one race, while 5.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 04281 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 04281 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 04281, 94.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 04281, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Oxford County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 32.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 04281 are older than average. The median age of 46.5 years in ZIP Code 04281 is approximately 22.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 04281 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 04281 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 04281 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 04281 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 04281 | 6.94¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh | 2.28¢/kWh |
| Maine | 28.32¢/kWh | 25.06¢/kWh | 15.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 04281 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.85 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.72 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 5.54 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.63 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.35 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.28 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.37 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.24 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.32 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 3.01 | 5.46 |
In 04281, 56.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.3 minutes. Approximately 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 04281 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 04281 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 14.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |