PlainZIP

York, ME · standard

ZIP Code 03909

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

9,738
109/sq mi
$115,608
Median income
$638,400
Median home value
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

York pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
109
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 03909 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 03909 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Maine, home to 9,738 residents across 89.1 square miles, a density of 109 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 03909 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,608 (57% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $55,270. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $638,400 (125% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,513 monthly, and 83.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 03909 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 03909

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03909.

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 03909, York, 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

9,738

Population

89.1

Area (sq mi)

109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 03909?

50.3

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$115,608

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$55,270

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 03909 ranks nationally

York, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,608 Top 11% higher than 89% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,743

Total Housing Units

4,322

Occupied Units

2,421

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$638,400

Median Home Value

+125% vs state

$1,513

Median Rent

1977

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 03909 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 194
2021 +13.0% 219
2022 +19.9% 262
2023 +14.5% 300
2024 -0.8% 298

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 409 business establishments in ZIP 03909, employing approximately 4,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,022,000.

409

Businesses

4,260

Employees

$249.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 56 13.7%
Retail trade 52 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 49 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 46 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 32 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 7.6%
Finance and insurance 20 4.9%
Manufacturing 13 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Wholesale trade 11 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.0%
Information 5 1.2%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 03909 vs 03910 →

ZIP 03909 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 03909 ranks #2 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 03909 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 03909 ranks #5 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
03910 York Beach, ME 328 3.3 mi
03911 York Harbor, ME 250 3.3 mi
03905 Kittery Point, ME 1,780 5.6 mi
03902 Cape Neddick, ME 2,211 4.4 mi
03904 Kittery, ME 7,703 4.6 mi
03903 Eliot, ME 6,211 5.4 mi
03908 South Berwick, ME 7,233 5.9 mi
03854 New Castle, NH 968 7.3 mi
03907 Ogunquit, ME 894 7.0 mi
03801 Portsmouth, NH 21,532 9.0 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
04090 standard
Wells, ME
Pop: 9,589
04064 standard
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Pop: 8,212

Related Areas

York County York, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 03909 in? ▼
ZIP code 03909 (York) 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 03909? ▼
ZIP code 03909 in York, ME has a population of 9,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 03909? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 03909 is $115,608, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 03909? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 03909 is $638,400, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 03909? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 03909 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 03909? ▼
ZIP code 03909 has 409 business establishments employing approximately 4,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 03909? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 03909 are: Construction (56), Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 03909? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 03909 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 03909? ▼
In ZIP code 03909, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% 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 03909? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 03909 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 03909? ▼
In ZIP code 03909, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 03909? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 03909 is 6.2% 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.