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Farmington, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04938

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

9,869
31/sq mi
$55,704
Median income
$172,500
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04938 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04938 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, home to 9,869 residents across 317.3 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04938 reports a modest median household income of $55,704 (24% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $35,247. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $172,500 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging $914 a month; 61.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 04938 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 04938

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04938.

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 04938, Farmington, 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

9,869

Population

317.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04938?

38.3

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$55,704

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,247

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04938 ranks nationally

Farmington, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,704 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,187

Total Housing Units

4,322

Occupied Units

865

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$172,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 303 business establishments in ZIP 04938, employing approximately 3,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,587,000.

303

Businesses

3,606

Employees

$166.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 67 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 51 16.8%
Construction 36 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 33 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 26 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.3%
Finance and insurance 15 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.0%
Manufacturing 10 3.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.3%
Information 7 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.6%
Educational services 3 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 04938 vs 04940 →

ZIP 04938 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 04938 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04938 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 04938 ranks #6 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
04940 Farmington Falls, ME 118 2.6 mi
04992 West Farmington, ME 103 2.8 mi
04955 New Sharon, ME 1,362 4.9 mi
04234 East Wilton, ME 168 5.0 mi
04956 New Vineyard, ME 760 10.3 mi
04360 Vienna, ME 560 9.1 mi
04239 Jay, ME 4,851 10.3 mi
04911 Anson, ME 2,136 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

04239 standard
Jay, ME
Pop: 4,851
04294 standard
Wilton, ME
Pop: 3,995
04947 standard
Kingfield, ME
Pop: 1,852
04983 standard
Strong, ME
Pop: 1,752
04966 standard
Phillips, ME
Pop: 1,682
04970 standard
Rangeley, ME
Pop: 1,620

Related Areas

Franklin County Farmington, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04938 in? ▼
ZIP code 04938 (Farmington) is located in Franklin County, Maine. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04938? ▼
ZIP code 04938 in Farmington, ME has a population of 9,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04938? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04938 is $55,704, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04938? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04938 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04938? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04938 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04938? ▼
ZIP code 04938 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 3,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04938? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04938 are: Retail trade (67), Health care and social assistance (51), Construction (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04938? ▼
In ZIP code 04938, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04938? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04938 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04938? ▼
In ZIP code 04938, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04938? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04938 is 14.0% 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.