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York County
South Berwick, ME
03908
03908 ZIP Code — South Berwick, ME
York County, Maine
ZIP code 03908 is located in
South Berwick ,
Maine ,
within York County .
It covers approximately 31.90 square miles and serves a population of
7,521 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 03908
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 $354,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $96,701. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 03908 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,521
Population density
236 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
31.90 sq mi
Water area
0.51 sq mi
Latitude
43.2410
Longitude
-70.7407
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.1%
35.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
39.3%
34.4%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
30.4%
24.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
10.1%
5.8%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$96,701
Median household income
$354,200
Median home value
$1,219
Median monthly rent
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,825 24.3% 18 and over 5,696 75.7% 65 and over 1,093 14.5% Median age 40.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Group Count % White 6,963 91.7% Two or more races 270 3.6% Asian 146 1.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 115 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 76 1% Other race 27 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.1%
35.1%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
39.3%
34.4%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
30.4%
24.7%
20.6%
Over $200k
10.1%
5.8%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 3.7% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 2.4% $35k–$50k 5.6% $50k–$75k 16.2% $75k–$100k 17.1% $100k–$150k 26.8% $150k–$200k 6.7% $200k+ 13.3% Median income $96,701
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $354,200 Median rent / month $1,219 Owner occupied 78.0% Renter occupied 22.0% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 76.9% Large apartment buildings 3.9% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.7% 2000–2009 9.4% 1990–1999 13.5% 1980–1989 20.9% 1970–1979 6.6% 1960–1969 4.4% 1950–1959 8.4% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 22.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 22.2% 3 bedrooms 53.0% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 15.6% 2 vehicles 52.5% 3 or more 28.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.9% Electricity 4.9% Propane / LP gas 15.4% Fuel oil 66.5% Wood 8.3% Solar 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,878 67.1% Cohabiting couple 138 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 275 9.8% Female householder, no spouse 506 18.1% Households with children under 18 999 35.7% Households with seniors (65+) 870 31.1% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.8% 22.9% Married 68.3% 59.5% Separated 0.0% 0.2% Widowed 3.4% 7.2% Divorced 5.5% 10.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 36.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 177 9.6% Kindergarten 40 2.2% Elementary school 952 51.7% High school 494 26.8% College / grad school 178 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Professional & management
9.1%
Public administration
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.1% Service 15.9% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 14.4% Production & transportation 9.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.3% Government 22.6% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.4% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 1.1% Walk 2.3% Work from home 9.9% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
7.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.3% Retirement income 25.3% Supplemental Security 9.7% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 2.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.8% High blood pressure 27.9% High cholesterol 29.2% Diabetes 6.9% Heart disease 4.7% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.2% Pulmonary disease 5.5% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 17.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 8.4% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 7.2% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 74.3% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 10.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 643 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 12.4% 65 and over 29.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.2% Public insurance 24.7% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 2.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,180 95.5% Spanish 72 1.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 38 0.5% Other languages 34 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,271 96.7% Born in same state 7,157 95.2% Born in different state 1,564 20.8% Foreign born 114 1.5% Naturalized citizen 250 3.3% Not a US citizen 168 67.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2,376 31.6% Italian 1,552 20.6% German 324 4.3% Arab 219 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 117 1.6% English 34 0.5% Norwegian 32 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 99.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 03908
What city is ZIP code 03908 in?
ZIP code 03908 is primarily assigned to South Berwick, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 03908 in?
ZIP code 03908 falls within York County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 03908 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 03908 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 03908?
The median home value in ZIP code 03908 is $354,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 03908?
ZIP code 03908 has an estimated population of 7,521 residents, with a density of 236 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 03908?
The median household income in ZIP code 03908 is $96,701, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 03908 in?
ZIP code 03908 observes the EST timezone.
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