| City: | Paris, Maine |
| Names to Avoid: | Paris Hill |
| County: | Oxford County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:01:25 PM |
| Population: | 44 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 207 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.2599, -70.5024 |
| Land Area: | 0.044 sq mi |
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Paris Hill is a historic village in Oxford County, Maine, covering just 0.04 square miles with a population of 44 residents. The median age of 66 years and tiny permanent population characterize a quiet retirement community. Despite its small size, the Paris post office maintains 108 PO Boxes, serving far beyond the village boundaries.
The post office functions as a regional hub for surrounding areas. With 108 boxes and only 10 occupied homes in the village itself, the 10.8x adoption rate shows that this facility serves communities throughout the broader Paris area. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the service territory. The ZIP includes limited rural delivery along 16 streets like Paris Hill Road, Tremont Street, and Ryerson Hill Road, but most residents rely on PO Boxes.
Paris Hill isn't just a postal designation. It's the historic hilltop village that predates the larger town of South Paris. The name "Paris Hill" appears in USPS records as a recognized alias, though it's not valid for mailing addresses. Streets like Hannibal Hamlin Drive reference local history (Hamlin was Lincoln's first Vice President and a Paris native). The village's 21 total housing units include 11 vacant properties, typical for areas with older seasonal homes and a shrinking year-round population.
Mail addressed to 04271 should use "Paris, ME 04271" as the last line. For the small number of street delivery addresses, rural routes handle distribution. Most mail goes to PO Boxes at the Paris post office, which has served this community since before postal records were computerized in 2004.
Street names reference the hilltop village character and local history, including Hannibal Hamlin Drive honoring Lincoln's Vice President who was born in Paris.
ZIP Code 04271 has 44 residents and 10 households (average 4.40 persons per household). The median age is 66.0 years, significantly older than the state (45.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.2% male and 56.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.2%, much lower than the state average of 90.8%) and Asian (6.8%, higher than the state average of 1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,000.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 67 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 44 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 66
Male Median Age: 57.2
Female Median Age: 69.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| White: | 30 | 81.08% |
| Black: | 1 | 2.70% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 3 | 8.11% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 8.11% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 19 | 43.18% | 57.2 years |
| Females: | 25 | 56.82% | 69.3 years |
| Total: | 44 | 100% | 66.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 04271 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 8 people with an annual payroll of $502,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 295Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $91,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $502,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 04271 is located in Oxford County, Maine, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Maine's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 04271. It covers 0.044 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.044 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 27557.4 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2371780Source: Census |
| Place Name: | South Paris CDP; MaineSource: Census |
ZIP Code 04271 is in the School Administrative District 17, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.