City

Fairfield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥6,411Population
💰$62,633Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$149,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,629 (36.2%)
Some College878 (19.5%)
Associates711 (15.8%)
Bachelors633 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree625 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College19.5%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,633 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$149,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units3,041
Vacant Units220

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Fairfield, ME

Fairfield is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,411 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,633 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.02%).

Fairfield, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04937 6,411 $62,633 $149,700 $943 3.9% 28.0% 77.8%