PlainZIP

North Berwick, ME · standard

ZIP Code 03906

York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,647
47/sq mi
$105,156
Median income
$432,900
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Berwick pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03906 covers 99.1 square miles in North Berwick, York County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,647 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03906 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,156 (43% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $45,200. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $432,900 (53% above the state average), median rent at $1,105 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 03906 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in York County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 03906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Berwick, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03906.

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 03906, North 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

4,647

Population

99.1

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 03906?

41.1

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 03906 ranks nationally

North Berwick, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,156 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$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

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ZIP 03906 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 03906 ranks #8 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 03906 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 03906 ranks #2 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
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

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 North Berwick, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03906 in? ▼
ZIP code 03906 (North 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 03906? ▼
ZIP code 03906 in North Berwick, ME has a population of 4,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03906 is $105,156, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03906 is $432,900, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03906 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03906? ▼
ZIP code 03906 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 2,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03906 are: Construction (22), Accommodation and food services (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03906 increased by 22.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 03906? ▼
In ZIP code 03906, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 03906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03906 is 31.2 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 03906? ▼
In ZIP code 03906, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03906 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.