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Franklin County
Farmington, ME
04938
04938 ZIP Code — Farmington, ME
Franklin County, Maine
ZIP code 04938 is located in
Farmington ,
Maine ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 122.49 square miles and serves a population of
10,261 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04938
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $52,471. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 04938 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
10,261
Population density
84 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
122.49 sq mi
Water area
2.74 sq mi
Latitude
44.6536
Longitude
-70.1149
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.1%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
6.7%
4.9%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$52,471
Median household income
$186,100
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,567 15.3% 18 and over 8,694 84.7% 65 and over 2,602 25.4% Median age 43.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 9,602 92% Two or more races 466 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 179 1.7% Asian 77 0.7% Black or African American 67 0.6% Other race 49 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.1%
48.5%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
32.7%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
13.9%
20.6%
Over $200k
6.7%
4.9%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 7.1% $15k–$25k 11.8% $25k–$35k 9.5% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 15.8% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $52,471
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $186,100 Median rent / month $882 Owner occupied 60.8% Renter occupied 39.2% Vacant 17.3% Single-family detached 63.6% Large apartment buildings 5.1% Mobile homes 12.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 10.7% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 18.9% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 20.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.1% 1 bedroom 18.3% 2 bedrooms 25.2% 3 bedrooms 36.5% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.8% 1 vehicle 33.5% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 20.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.6% Electricity 13.5% Propane / LP gas 11.0% Fuel oil 58.6% Wood 12.6% Solar 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,694 40.9% Cohabiting couple 266 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 840 20.3% Female householder, no spouse 1,340 32.4% Households with children under 18 773 18.7% Households with seniors (65+) 1,495 36.1% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.0% 37.8% Married 50.4% 39.1% Separated 0.2% 0.5% Widowed 3.7% 10.7% Divorced 14.8% 11.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.8% Bachelor's or higher 34.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 172 6.3% Kindergarten 134 4.9% Elementary school 726 26.7% High school 166 6.1% College / grad school 1,521 55.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
46.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Professional & management
6.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.6% Service 23.5% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 9.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.0% Government 18.5% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 2.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.1% Carpool 11.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.4% Work from home 15.4% Other means 5.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
26.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.6% Retirement income 28.0% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 19.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.7% High blood pressure 29.1% High cholesterol 30.3% Diabetes 7.8% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 24.1% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.3% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 12.4% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 9.4% No health insurance 12.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.9% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 84.8% Teeth loss 19.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 844 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 16.8% 65 and over 26.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 42.8% No insurance 7.7% Uninsured under 19 2.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 9,783 95.3% Spanish 21 0.2% Other Indo-European 3 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 18 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 9,938 96.9% Born in same state 9,867 96.2% Born in different state 6,369 62.1% Foreign born 71 0.7% Naturalized citizen 323 3.1% Not a US citizen 208 64.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2,286 22.3% Italian 1,576 15.4% German 697 6.8% Arab 582 5.7%
Ancestry Count % English 139 1.4% Polish 63 0.6% Irish 9 0.1% Norwegian 9 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.3% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04938
What city is ZIP code 04938 in?
ZIP code 04938 is primarily assigned to Farmington, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04938 in?
ZIP code 04938 falls within Franklin County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04938 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 04938 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04938 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 04938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04938?
16% of residents in ZIP code 04938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 04938 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 04938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 04938 in?
ZIP code 04938 observes the EST timezone.
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