ZIP Code 04281 - South Paris Maine
Overview
ZIP Code 04281 is located in South Paris Maine. Portions of 04281 are also in Norway and Paris and Buckfield and Hebron and Norway (town) and Oxford (town) and West Paris. 04281 is entirely within Oxford County. Regionally, 04281 is located in the Portland-Auburn Area.
ZIP Code 04281 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | South Paris |
| Primary County | Oxford County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,226 |
| Area Code(s) | 207 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 04281 Map
04281 Demographics
04281 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maine based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 04281 is White. The current unemployment level in 04281 is 3.3%.
| Population | 5,226 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 119 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,310 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,442 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $368,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.04% |
04281 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,949 | 97.04% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
04281 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 245 | 6.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 402 | 11.16% |
| High School Diploma | 1,551 | 43.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 297 | 8.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 600 | 16.66% |
| Associates Degree | 227 | 6.3% |
| Masters Degree | 220 | 6.11% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 1.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16 | 0.44% |
04281 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.2433548, -70.48365021 |
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| Cities/Towns in 04281 | |
| Region | Portland-Auburn Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 44 Square Miles |
04281 Schools
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04281 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfc - Subarctic With Cool Summers And Year Around Rainfall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 58r - Sebago-Ossipee Hills and Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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