ZIP Code 04938

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Farmington · Franklin County · Maine

Population
9,869

31/sq mi

Median income
$55,704

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,500

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.4%

Median age 38.3

Land area
317.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 04938 in Farmington, Maine has a population of 9,869. The median household income is $55,704, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $172,500, 38% below the US average. 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 317.3 square miles in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine. The area is home to 9,869 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 04938 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04938 sits at $55,704 (24% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $35,247. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $172,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 04938 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 04938

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04938.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,869

Population

317.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Farmington, ME

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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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