PlainZIP

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
$94,771
Median income
$369,100
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,266. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $369,100 (30% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,452 monthly, and 87.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 03901, plus 6 more within York County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 03901?

40.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$46,266

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03901 ranks nationally

Berwick, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,771 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,413

Total Housing Units

3,367

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$369,100

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 03901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03901 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 03901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in York County

04005 standard
Biddeford, ME
Pop: 23,146
04072 standard
Saco, ME
Pop: 18,482
04073 standard
Sanford, ME
Pop: 16,189
04043 standard
Kennebunk, ME
Pop: 10,810
03909 standard
York, ME
Pop: 9,738
04090 standard
Wells, ME
Pop: 9,589

Related Areas

York County Berwick, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.