Berwick, ME · standard
ZIP Code 03901
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,246
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,771
- Median income Above-median income area
- $369,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berwick pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 03901 (Berwick, ME) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.1 in 2023 to 284.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berwick, York County, Maine, home to 7,246 residents across 97.5 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03901 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,771 (29% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,266. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $369,100 (30% above the average Maine ZIP), while 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,452.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 03901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 03901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berwick, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03901.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 03901, Berwick, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,246
Population
97.5
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03901?
40.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$94,771
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$46,266
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03901 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Berwick, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,771 Top 14% higher than 86% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,413housing units
3,413
Total Housing Units
3,367
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,100
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,452
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03901 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 192 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 216 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 264 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 272 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 285 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 03901, employing approximately 749 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,223,000.
111
Businesses
749
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 24.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 03901 vs 03869 →
ZIP 03901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03820
Dover (03820)
30,039 residents
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
20,758 residents
- 04073
Sanford (04073)
16,189 residents
- 03878 11,824
Somersworth (03878)
11,824 residents
- 03901 7,246
Berwick (03901)
7,246 residents
- 03908 7,233
South Berwick (03908)
7,233 residents
- 04027 6,031
Lebanon (04027)
6,031 residents
- 03868 5,323
Rochester (03868)
5,323 residents
- 03906 4,647
North Berwick (03906)
4,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03901 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03906
North Berwick (03906)
$105,156 median income
- 03908
South Berwick (03908)
$98,289 median income
- 04027
Lebanon (04027)
$97,750 median income
- 03820
Dover (03820)
$94,897 median income
- 03901
Berwick (03901)
$94,771 median income
- 03839
Rochester (03839)
$88,346 median income
- 03869
Rollinsford (03869)
$87,215 median income
- 03868
Rochester (03868)
$81,530 median income
- 03867
Rochester (03867)
$78,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03901 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03869 | Rollinsford, NH | 2,469 | 5.5 mi |
| 03878 | Somersworth, NH | 11,824 | 3.9 mi |
| 03906 | North Berwick, ME | 4,647 | 4.6 mi |
| 03868 | Rochester, NH | 5,323 | 5.1 mi |
| 03867 | Rochester, NH | 20,758 | 7.2 mi |
| 03820 | Dover, NH | 30,039 | 8.0 mi |
| 03908 | South Berwick, ME | 7,233 | 6.4 mi |
| 04027 | Lebanon, ME | 6,031 | 7.9 mi |
| 03839 | Rochester, NH | 3,735 | 7.6 mi |
| 04073 | Sanford, ME | 16,189 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03901, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,246 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 03901 in?
ZIP code 03901 (Berwick) is located in York County, Maine. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 03901?
ZIP code 03901 in Berwick, ME has a population of 7,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03901?
The median household income in ZIP 03901 is $94,771, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03901?
The median home value in ZIP 03901 is $369,100, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03901 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03901?
ZIP code 03901 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 749 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03901 are: Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03901 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 03901?
In ZIP code 03901, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 03901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03901 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03901?
In ZIP code 03901, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03901 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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