Peru
Town in Oxford County, Maine
Peru is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with 1,488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sumner, 5.5 miles S.
- 1,488residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 46.7 sq miland area · 120.9 km²
- 32 / sq mipopulation density
- 04290ZIP code
About Peru
Peru is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Peru is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The population was 1,488 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Peru
- Median household income
- $66,827
- Median home value
- $141,300
- Median rent
- $723/mo
- Median age
- 48
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Peru had 1,488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 32 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Oxford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,488 (2020) |
| Land area | 46.68 sq mi (120.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4609° N, 70.4519° W |
| ZIP code | 04290 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301758270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Sumner5.5 mi S
- Dixfield5.7 mi NE
- Woodstock6.7 mi SW
- Mexico6.7 mi N
- Hartford7.5 mi SE
- Canton8.0 mi E
- Carthage9.8 mi N
- West Paris10.4 mi S
- Rumford10.9 mi NW
- Livermore12.1 mi E
- Greenwood12.8 mi SW
- Jay12.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Peru, ME?
1,488 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, ME?
The ZIP code of Peru is 04290.
What is the elevation of Peru?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Sumner (5.5 mi), Dixfield (5.7 mi), Woodstock (6.7 mi), Mexico (6.7 mi), Hartford (7.5 mi).
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