ZIP Code 03908
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South Berwick · York County · Maine
- Population
- 7,233
- Median income
- $98,289
- Median home value
- $425,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.7%
- Land area
- 83.3 sq mi
87/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
New York
ZIP code 03908 in South Berwick, Maine has a population of 7,233. The median household income is $98,289, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $425,700, 53% above the US average. 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.3 square miles in South Berwick, York County, Maine. The area is home to 7,233 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 03908 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03908 sits at $98,289 (34% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $49,697. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $425,700 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,726 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 03908 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 03908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,697
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 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?
3,133
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
$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 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 |
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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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