City

South Berwick, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥7,384Population
💰$97,927Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$385,000Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian1.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.6%)
HS Graduate735 (14.7%)
Some College490 (9.8%)
Associates990 (19.8%)
Bachelors814 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree1,941 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
59%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,927 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$385,000 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,535/mo
Total Housing Units3,169
Vacant Units349

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About South Berwick, ME

South Berwick is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,384 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, South Berwick is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,927 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in South Berwick is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $385,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,535 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Berwick is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.78%).

South Berwick, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in South Berwick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03908 7,384 $97,927 $385,000 $1,535 6.2% 55.1% 76.8%