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Somerset County
Fairfield, ME
04937
04937 ZIP Code — Fairfield, ME
Somerset County, Maine
ZIP code 04937 is located in
Fairfield ,
Maine ,
within Somerset County .
It covers approximately 51.94 square miles and serves a population of
6,397 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04937
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $55,293. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 04937 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,397
Population density
123 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
51.94 sq mi
Water area
0.72 sq mi
Latitude
44.6675
Longitude
-69.6795
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.0%
54.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
31.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
12.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$55,293
Median household income
$157,700
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,316 20.6% 18 and over 5,081 79.4% 65 and over 913 14.3% Median age 43.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 6,097 93.9% Two or more races 254 3.9% Hispanic or Latino 95 1.5% Black or African American 34 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.0%
54.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
31.8%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
12.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.4%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 17.7% $50k–$75k 11.6% $75k–$100k 15.7% $100k–$150k 19.7% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $55,293
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $157,700 Median rent / month $869 Owner occupied 74.8% Renter occupied 25.2% Vacant 5.4% Single-family detached 68.3% Large apartment buildings 4.2% Mobile homes 15.6% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.36
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.1% 2000–2009 4.6% 1990–1999 11.9% 1980–1989 16.5% 1970–1979 16.6% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 26.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.6% 1 bedroom 12.3% 2 bedrooms 18.4% 3 bedrooms 46.9% 4 bedrooms 19.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.6% 1 vehicle 38.0% 2 vehicles 42.6% 3 or more 14.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.3% Electricity 5.2% Propane / LP gas 8.9% Fuel oil 70.2% Wood 9.2% Solar 1.3% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,182 41.5% Cohabiting couple 338 11.9% Male householder, no spouse 583 20.5% Female householder, no spouse 744 26.1% Households with children under 18 837 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 793 27.9% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.8% 26.0% Married 46.6% 41.7% Separated 0.0% 0.4% Widowed 3.6% 10.5% Divorced 17.0% 21.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.5% Bachelor's or higher 14.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 97 6.2% Elementary school 494 31.6% High school 567 36.3% College / grad school 405 25.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.9% Service 18.3% Sales & office 29.3% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 16.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.2% Government 7.7% Self-employed 7.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.0% Carpool 15.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 12.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.7% Retirement income 20.9% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 17.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 36.2% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 12.4% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 11.7% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 28.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 17.9% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 15.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 53.6% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 27.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 350 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.6% Under 18 7.1% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 32.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.4% Public insurance 38.8% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 2.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,191 96.8% Spanish 14 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 14 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,385 99.8% Born in same state 6,307 98.6% Born in different state 4,972 77.7% Foreign born 78 1.2% Naturalized citizen 12 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,221 19.1% French 965 15.1% German 823 12.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 582 9.1% English 40 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04937
What city is ZIP code 04937 in?
ZIP code 04937 is primarily assigned to Fairfield, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04937 in?
ZIP code 04937 falls within Somerset County, Maine.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04937?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04937?
16% of residents in ZIP code 04937 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04937?
The median home value in ZIP code 04937 is $157,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 04937?
ZIP code 04937 has an estimated population of 6,397 residents, with a density of 123 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 04937 in?
ZIP code 04937 observes the EST timezone.
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