04037 ZIP Code — Fryeburg, ME

Oxford County, Maine

ZIP code 04037 is located in Fryeburg, Maine, within Oxford County. It covers approximately 81.73 square miles and serves a population of 3,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04037

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,388. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04037 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,820

population

81.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fryeburg	Acceptable
Fryeburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03813 Center Conway (7.2 mi) 04051 Lovell (7.9 mi) 04010 Brownfield (8.4 mi) 04009 Bridgton (8.7 mi) 04022 Denmark (9.2 mi) 03860 North Conway (9.5 mi) 04088 Waterford (11.2 mi) 03845 Intervale (11.3 mi) 04040 Harrison (12.4 mi) 04231 Stoneham (12.5 mi) 03838 Glen (13.4 mi) 03849 Madison (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,820
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	81.73 sq mi
Water area	7.66 sq mi
Latitude	44.0816
Longitude	-70.9129
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,820

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$50,388

Median household income

$29,425

Per capita income

$232,600

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,822

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

189

15–19

195

20–24

209

25–34

215

178

35–44

184

216

45–54

223

137

55–59

141

194

60–64

200

246

65–74

253

136

75–84

139

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	797	20.9%
18 and over	3,023	79.1%
65 and over	863	22.6%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,653	94.5%
Two or more races	94	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	46	1.2%
Asian	44	1.1%
Black or African American	18	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	50.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	31.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.1%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	4.9%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$50,388

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,600
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	36.0%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	62.0%
Wood	13.5%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	599	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	196	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	184	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	508	34.2%
Households with children under 18	398	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	592	39.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	25.3%
Married	46.5%	41.1%
Separated	2.1%	1.9%
Widowed	4.6%	8.7%
Divorced	13.1%	23.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	4.6%
Kindergarten	7	0.9%
Elementary school	257	34.0%
High school	310	41.0%
College / grad school	147	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Retail trade 12.1%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Construction 9.6%

Other services 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 1.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,627	94.9%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,702	96.9%
Born in same state	3,694	96.7%
Born in different state	1,467	38.4%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	118	3.1%
Not a US citizen	85	72.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	898	23.5%
French	823	21.5%
Arab	195	5.1%
German	140	3.7%
Irish	79	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	1%
Norwegian	16	0.4%
Dutch	11	0.3%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04037

What city is ZIP code 04037 in?

ZIP code 04037 is primarily assigned to Fryeburg, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04037 in?

ZIP code 04037 falls within Oxford County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04037 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 04037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04037?

ZIP code 04037 has an estimated population of 3,820 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 04037?

The median household income in ZIP code 04037 is $50,388, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04037?

The median home value in ZIP code 04037 is $232,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 04037 in?

ZIP code 04037 observes the EST timezone.