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 Moderate-density area
- $63,933
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04937 (Fairfield, ME) fell -5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.7 in 2023 to 292.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,305. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,700 (42% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $1,001; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 04937 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 04937?
43.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$63,933
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$33,305
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04937 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Fairfield, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,933 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,986housing units
2,986
Total Housing Units
2,812
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,700
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 04901
Waterville (04901)
26,248 residents
- 04963 7,238
Oakland (04963)
7,238 residents
- 04937 6,645
Fairfield (04937)
6,645 residents
- 04927 3,486
Clinton (04927)
3,486 residents
- 04924 2,275
Canaan (04924)
2,275 residents
- 04978 799
Smithfield (04978)
799 residents
- 04962 125
North Vassalboro (04962)
125 residents
- 04975 48
Shawmut (04975)
48 residents
- 04944 42
Hinckley (04944)
42 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04937 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04937 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04978
Smithfield (04978)
$107,917 median income
- 04963
Oakland (04963)
$77,708 median income
- 04927
Clinton (04927)
$71,458 median income
- 04937
Fairfield (04937)
$63,933 median income
- 04924
Canaan (04924)
$57,781 median income
- 04901
Waterville (04901)
$57,403 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04937, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,645 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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