Paris
Town in Oxford County, Maine
Paris is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with 5,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Paris, 2.4 miles SW.
- 5,179residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 40.8 sq miland area · 105.6 km²
- 127 / sq mipopulation density
- 04281main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Paris
Paris is a town in and the county seat of Oxford County, Maine, United States. Paris is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The population was 5,179 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of South Paris is located within the town. Because the U.S. Post Office refers to the entire town as South Paris, the town as a whole is commonly referred to as South Paris. The main exception is the area known as Paris Hill, which is a scenic historic district popular with tourists. On May 30, 2019, the town declared itself to be a second amendment sanctuary.
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Living in Paris
- Median household income
- $75,137
- Median home value
- $240,400
- Median age
- 48.2
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Paris had 5,179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 127 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paris at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Oxford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,179 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.77 sq mi (105.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2480° N, 70.4908° W |
| ZIP codes | 04281, 04271 |
| Official website | parismaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301756625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paris
- South Paris2.4 mi SW
- West Paris5.2 mi N
- Hebron5.7 mi SE
- Norway6.1 mi W
- Buckfield6.2 mi E
- Oxford7.2 mi S
- Sumner9.4 mi N
- Greenwood10.6 mi NW
- Mechanic Falls10.8 mi SE
- Minot10.8 mi SE
- Woodstock11.1 mi N
- Otisfield11.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paris
What county is Paris in?
Paris is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Paris, ME?
5,179 people lived in Paris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paris, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04281. Other ZIP codes: 04271.
What is the elevation of Paris?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paris?
South Paris (2.4 mi), West Paris (5.2 mi), Hebron (5.7 mi), Norway (6.1 mi), Buckfield (6.2 mi).
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