04048 ZIP Code — Limerick, ME

York County, Maine

ZIP code 04048 is located in Limerick, Maine, within York County. It covers approximately 27.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04048

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,464. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 04048 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,244

population

27.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Limerick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04061 North Waterboro (4 mi) 04049 Limington (4.8 mi) 04020 Cornish (5.2 mi) 04095 West Newfield (6.8 mi) 04047 Parsonsfield (7.5 mi) 04030 East Waterboro (8.1 mi) 04087 Waterboro (8.7 mi) 04042 Hollis Center (9.2 mi) 04085 Steep Falls (9.4 mi) 04076 Shapleigh (10.2 mi) 04091 West Baldwin (10.3 mi) 04024 East Baldwin (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,244
Population density	119 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	27.15 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	43.6891
Longitude	-70.7817
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	41.7%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

3,244

Population

119

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$84,464

Median household income

$31,796

Per capita income

$222,400

Median home value

$1,096

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,548

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

106

10–14

107

15–19

111

20–24

256

25–34

223

171

35–44

149

248

45–54

217

120

55–59

104

124

60–64

108

203

65–74

177

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	19.1%
18 and over	2,625	80.9%
65 and over	574	17.7%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,961	89.4%
Two or more races	157	4.7%
Black or African American	97	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	69	2.1%
Asian	15	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	35.1%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	34.4%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	24.7%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	5.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$84,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,400
Median rent / month	$1,096
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	67.7%
Wood	11.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	707	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	61	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	200	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	222	18.7%
Households with children under 18	360	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	446	37.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	26.0%
Married	51.1%	55.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	2.4%	6.0%
Divorced	10.6%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	10.4%
Kindergarten	40	6.6%
Elementary school	273	45.0%
High school	115	19.0%
College / grad school	115	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Retail trade 20.1%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 10.7%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Information 4.6%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	19.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	23.6%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,062	94.4%
Spanish	13	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,176	97.9%
Born in same state	3,143	96.9%
Born in different state	1,907	58.8%
Foreign born	33	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	2.1%
Not a US citizen	58	85.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	757	23.3%
French	711	21.9%
Arab	182	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	163	5%
Polish	116	3.6%
English	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04048

What city is ZIP code 04048 in?

ZIP code 04048 is primarily assigned to Limerick, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04048 in?

ZIP code 04048 falls within York County, Maine.

Is ZIP code 04048 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 04048 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04048 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 04048?

ZIP code 04048 has an estimated population of 3,244 residents, with a density of 120 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04048?

The median home value in ZIP code 04048 is $222,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 04048 in?

ZIP code 04048 observes the EST timezone.