| ZIP Code | 04938 |
|---|---|
| City | Farmington |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 463 ft |
| Latitude | 44.661856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.103104 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.1% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,018 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 662 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 737 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 732 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,189 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,281 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,300 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $910/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,936 |
| Vacant Units | 937 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,936 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 937 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 04938 is located in Farmington, Maine, within Franklin County. With a population of 10,368, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 04938 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,281 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04938 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $910 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 04938 is primarily White (93.25%). Residents are well-educated — 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.4%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04938 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 04938 in Farmington, ME is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,368 residents, a median household income of $54,281, and a median home value of $169,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.