| ZIP Code | 04048 |
|---|---|
| City | Limerick |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 564 ft |
| Latitude | 43.688481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.781883 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 645 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 252 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 383 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 430 (19%) |
| Graduate Degree | 556 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,125 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,153/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,565 |
| Vacant Units | 395 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,565 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 395 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 04048 is located in Limerick, Maine, within York County. With a population of 3,315, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 04048 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,125 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04048 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $264,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,153 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 04048 is primarily White (90.26%). Residents are well-educated — 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 63% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04048 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 04048 in Limerick, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,315 residents, a median household income of $90,125, and a median home value of $264,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.