ZIP Code 03909
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York · York County · Maine
- Population
- 9,738
- Median income
- $115,608
- Median home value
- $638,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.7%
- Land area
- 89.1 sq mi
109/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 130% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.3
New York
ZIP code 03909 in York, Maine has a population of 9,738. The median household income is $115,608, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $638,400, 130% above the US average. 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 03909 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.1 square miles in York, York County, Maine. The area is home to 9,738 residents, producing a population density of 109 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 03909 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 03909 sits at $115,608 (57% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $55,270. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $638,400 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $1,513 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 03909 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 03909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 03909.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 03909, York, 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
9,738
Population
89.1
Area (sq mi)
109
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 03909?
50.3
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$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
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?
6,743
Total Housing Units
4,322
Occupied Units
2,421
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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