ZIP Code 04937
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Fairfield · Somerset County · Maine
- Population
- 6,645
- Median income
- $63,933
- Median home value
- $163,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.4%
- Land area
- 134.8 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
New York
ZIP code 04937 in Fairfield, Maine has a population of 6,645. The median household income is $63,933, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $163,700, 41% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.8 square miles in Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine. The area is home to 6,645 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 04937 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04937 sits at $63,933 (13% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,305. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 04937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 04937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,305
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
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?
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
$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.
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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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