ZIP Code 04048
standardSource:
Limerick · York County · Maine
- Population
- 2,946
- Median income
- $101,172
- Median home value
- $269,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.5%
- Land area
- 73.1 sq mi
40/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 04048 in Limerick, Maine has a population of 2,946. The median household income is $101,172, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $269,400, 3% below the US average. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04048 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.1 square miles in Limerick, York County, Maine. The area is home to 2,946 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 04048 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04048 sits at $101,172 (38% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $40,655. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $269,400 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,758 per month, and 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04048 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 04048 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 04048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04048.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 04048, Limerick, 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
2,946
Population
73.1
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04048?
40.4
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$101,172
Median Household Income
+38% vs state
$40,655
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,597
Total Housing Units
1,269
Occupied Units
328
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,400
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$1,758
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 04048, employing approximately 346 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,043,000.
63
Businesses
346
Employees
$15.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 17.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
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 04048 vs 04061 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04061 | North Waterboro, ME | 3,369 | 4.2 mi |
| 04020 | Cornish, ME | 1,403 | 5.7 mi |
| 04056 | Newfield, ME | 257 | 4.6 mi |
| 04049 | Limington, ME | 3,659 | 5.3 mi |
| 04087 | Waterboro, ME | 2,116 | 8.6 mi |
| 04091 | West Baldwin, ME | 911 | 10.1 mi |
| 04047 | Parsonsfield, ME | 1,892 | 7.2 mi |
| 04095 | West Newfield, ME | 1,274 | 7.5 mi |
| 04030 | East Waterboro, ME | 2,208 | 8.1 mi |
| 04076 | Shapleigh, ME | 2,683 | 9.7 mi |
More ZIP Codes in York County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04048 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 04048? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 04048? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 04048? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04048? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04048? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04048? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 04048? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04048? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04048? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Limerick, ME
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.