South Berwick, ME · standard
ZIP Code 03908
York County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,233
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,289
- Median income Above-median income area
- $425,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Berwick pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03908 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 03908 (South Berwick, ME) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.9 in 2023 to 291.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 03908 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Berwick, York County, Maine, home to 7,233 residents across 83.3 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 03908 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,289 (34% above the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,697. The poverty rate is 3.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $425,700 (50% above the average Maine ZIP), while 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,726.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 03908 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 03908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Berwick, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03908.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 03908, South 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
7,233
Population
83.3
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03908?
39.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.1%
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?
$98,289
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$49,697
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 03908 ranks among Maine ZIPs
South 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)
$98,289 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
3,133housing units
3,133
Total Housing Units
2,868
Occupied Units
265
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$425,700
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,726
Median Rent
1982
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 03908 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 204 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 236 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 267 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 291 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 03908, employing approximately 880 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,382,000.
139
Businesses
880
Employees
$42.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 22.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.2% |
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 03908 vs 03869 →
ZIP 03908 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
- 03878 11,824
Somersworth (03878)
11,824 residents
- 03909 9,738
York (03909)
9,738 residents
- 03904 7,703
Kittery (03904)
7,703 residents
- 03901 7,246
Berwick (03901)
7,246 residents
- 03908 7,233
South Berwick (03908)
7,233 residents
- 03903 6,211
Eliot (03903)
6,211 residents
- 03906 4,647
North Berwick (03906)
4,647 residents
- 03869 2,469
Rollinsford (03869)
2,469 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 03908 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 03908 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03902
Cape Neddick (03902)
$133,676 median income
- 03909
York (03909)
$115,608 median income
- 03907
Ogunquit (03907)
$114,259 median income
- 03906
North Berwick (03906)
$105,156 median income
- 03903
Eliot (03903)
$101,522 median income
- 03908
South Berwick (03908)
$98,289 median income
- 03820
Dover (03820)
$94,897 median income
- 03901
Berwick (03901)
$94,771 median income
- 03869
Rollinsford (03869)
$87,215 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 03908 ranks #6 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 | 4.9 mi |
| 03902 | Cape Neddick, ME | 2,211 | 5.7 mi |
| 03903 | Eliot, ME | 6,211 | 6.5 mi |
| 03909 | York, ME | 9,738 | 5.9 mi |
| 03906 | North Berwick, ME | 4,647 | 7.6 mi |
| 03904 | Kittery, ME | 7,703 | 8.9 mi |
| 03878 | Somersworth, NH | 11,824 | 7.0 mi |
| 03907 | Ogunquit, ME | 894 | 7.0 mi |
| 03901 | Berwick, ME | 7,246 | 6.4 mi |
| 03820 | Dover, NH | 30,039 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 03908, 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 (7,233 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 03908 in?
ZIP code 03908 (South 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 03908?
ZIP code 03908 in South Berwick, ME has a population of 7,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03908?
The median household income in ZIP 03908 is $98,289, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03908?
The median home value in ZIP 03908 is $425,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03908?
The largest racial group in ZIP 03908 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03908?
ZIP code 03908 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03908?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03908 are: Construction (31), Accommodation and food services (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03908?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03908 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 03908?
In ZIP code 03908, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% 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 03908?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03908 is 26.7 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 03908?
In ZIP code 03908, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03908?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03908 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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