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Fairfield, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04937

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

6,645
49/sq mi
$63,933
Median income
$163,700
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04937 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04937 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine, home to 6,645 residents across 134.8 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04937 reports a modest median household income of $63,933 (13% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,305. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $163,700 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,001 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 04937 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 04937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04937.

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 04937, Fairfield, 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

6,645

Population

134.8

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04937?

43.6

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$63,933

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$33,305

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04937 ranks nationally

Fairfield, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,933 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,986

Total Housing Units

2,812

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$163,700

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,001

Median Rent

1975

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

-5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 04937 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.6% 191
2021 +16.7% 223
2022 +18.5% 265
2023 +17.0% 310
2024 -5.4% 293

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 151 business establishments in ZIP 04937, employing approximately 1,404 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,530,000.

151

Businesses

1,404

Employees

$82.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 21.2%
Construction 31 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 14 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.0%
Manufacturing 8 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.0%

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 04937 vs 04944 →

ZIP 04937 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 04937 ranks #3 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 04937 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 04937 ranks #4 of 6 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
04944 Hinckley, ME 42 3.9 mi
04975 Shawmut, ME 48 4.4 mi
04978 Smithfield, ME 799 6.2 mi
04927 Clinton, ME 3,486 7.3 mi
04901 Waterville, ME 26,248 7.7 mi
04962 North Vassalboro, ME 125 10.4 mi
04963 Oakland, ME 7,238 8.3 mi
04924 Canaan, ME 2,275 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

04976 standard
Skowhegan, ME
Pop: 9,903
04950 standard
Madison, ME
Pop: 4,855
04957 standard
Norridgewock, ME
Pop: 4,265
04967 standard
Pittsfield, ME
Pop: 4,230
04924 standard
Canaan, ME
Pop: 2,275
04911 standard
Anson, ME
Pop: 2,136

Related Areas

Somerset County Fairfield, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04937 in? ▼
ZIP code 04937 (Fairfield) is located in Somerset County, Maine. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04937? ▼
ZIP code 04937 in Fairfield, ME has a population of 6,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04937? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04937 is $63,933, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04937? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04937 is $163,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04937? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04937 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04937? ▼
ZIP code 04937 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 1,404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04937? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04937 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04937? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04937 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 04937? ▼
In ZIP code 04937, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04937? ▼
In ZIP code 04937, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04937? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04937 is 10.9% 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.