Rumford, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04261 serves a portion of Rumford, Maine, within Oxford County. This community is home to approximately 25,841 residents, with a median age of 32.2 years. The median household income of $63,591 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $337,032 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Rumford is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 24% and an unemployment rate of 2.0%, 04261 reflects the economic character of Oxford County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 25,841 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,521 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,591 | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $337,032 | ↑ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.5% | ↑ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 24% | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.2 yrs | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,111 | — |