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Oxford, ME

Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04270.

Population

1,106

Land area

8.3sq mi

People per sq mi

133

ZIP codes

1

Oxford and its ZIP codes

Full map

Oxford at a glance

  • Oxford is about 3 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,111, 25% below the Maine median of $74,733.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,400 (38% below Maine).

Local data for Oxford, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oxford, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,111

Poverty rate

25.9%

Median home value

$183,400

Homeownership

97.4%

Bachelor's or higher

26.7%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

25.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (141), French Americans (91), Polish Americans (87).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oxford County. PPP loans are for Oxford.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,315

16,970 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,819

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$472M

FY 2026, $8,161 per person

Oxford County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oxford, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.4%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home10.0%

Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oxford, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,136

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

275

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 11°F

49.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oxford, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

18.4%

U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

ZIP codes in Oxford

1 in or overlapping Oxford. Population shown

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Cities near Oxford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mechanic FallsCensus-designated place5.6 mi5.3
South ParisCensus-designated place5.8 mi3.9
NorwayCensus-designated place6.1 mi5
CascoCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.3
BridgtonCensus-designated place11 mi7.4
AuburnCity13 mi59.3
NaplesCensus-designated place13 mi2.6
TurnerCensus-designated place15 mi1.5
LewistonCity17 mi34.1
GreeneCensus-designated place19 mi2.6
GrayCensus-designated place19 mi2.9
SabattusCensus-designated place20 mi0.7
LisbonCensus-designated place21 mi3.5
North WindhamCensus-designated place22 mi6.7
BethelCensus-designated place23 mi1.6
FryeburgCensus-designated place24 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oxford, ME in?
Oxford is in Oxford County, Maine.
What ZIP codes are in Oxford, ME?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Oxford include 04270.
What is the population of Oxford, ME?
About 1,106 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oxford?
Nearby places include Mechanic Falls (5.6 mi), South Paris (5.8 mi), Norway (6.1 mi), Casco (9.4 mi), Bridgton (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023