ZIP Code 03901
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Berwick · York County · Maine
- Population
- 7,246
- Median income
- $94,771
- Median home value
- $369,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.0%
- Land area
- 97.5 sq mi
74/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 03901 in Berwick, Maine has a population of 7,246. The median household income is $94,771, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $369,100, 33% above the US average. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.5 square miles in Berwick, York County, Maine. The area is home to 7,246 residents, producing a population density of 74 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 03901 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03901 sits at $94,771 (29% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,266. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $369,100 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,452 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 03901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 03901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,266
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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