ZIP Code 03906
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North Berwick · York County · Maine
- Population
- 4,647
- Median income
- $105,156
- Median home value
- $432,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 99.1 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
New York
ZIP code 03906 in North Berwick, Maine has a population of 4,647. The median household income is $105,156, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $432,900, 56% above the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.1 square miles in North Berwick, York County, Maine. The area is home to 4,647 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 03906 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03906 sits at $105,156 (43% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $45,200. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $432,900 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,105 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 03906 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 03906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03906.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 03906, North 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
4,647
Population
99.1
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03906?
41.1
Median Age
42.4%
Male
57.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$105,156
Median Household Income
+43% vs state
$45,200
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 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?
2,277
Total Housing Units
2,065
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,900
Median Home Value
+53% vs state
$1,105
Median Rent
1983
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
+22.6%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03906 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 194 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 223 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 256 |
| 2023 | -7.0% | 238 |
| 2024 | +22.6% | 292 |
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 92 business establishments in ZIP 03906, employing approximately 2,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,885,000.
92
Businesses
2,370
Employees
$282.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 23.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 10.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.6% |
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 03906 vs 04073 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04073 | Sanford, ME | 16,189 | 5.0 mi |
| 03901 | Berwick, ME | 7,246 | 4.6 mi |
| 03908 | South Berwick, ME | 7,233 | 7.6 mi |
| 04083 | Springvale, ME | 4,525 | 8.6 mi |
| 04090 | Wells, ME | 9,589 | 7.4 mi |
| 03869 | Rollinsford, NH | 2,469 | 9.2 mi |
| 04027 | Lebanon, ME | 6,031 | 7.8 mi |
| 03878 | Somersworth, NH | 11,824 | 8.4 mi |
| 04002 | Alfred, ME | 7,351 | 11.5 mi |
| 03902 | Cape Neddick, ME | 2,211 | 11.1 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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