03902 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03902, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03902 is a zip code in York County, Maine, which covers York, with a total population of 2,262 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 03902 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03902.

The estimated population of people living in 03902 is 2,262, with a median age of 51.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03902 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,262
+17.32%
-6.84%
2020
1,928
 -20.3% -
2019
2,419
 -6.71% -
2018
2,593
+6.8%
-
2017
2,428
 - -

Population of 03902 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03902 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
99.3%
96.9%
 +2.48%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Asian
0%
1.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03902 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 03902 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03902 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03902 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51 -4.49% 50.9 -0.2% 51.4 -3.93%
2020 53.4 +5.12% 51 +1.8% 53.5 +1.33%
2019 50.8 +1.8% 50.1 +1.62% 52.8 +0.57%
2018 49.9 +0.81% 49.3 -3.33% 52.5 +10.29%
2017 49.5 - 51 - 47.6 -

The median age of the 03902 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 03902 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 188 -24.79% 0 +357.69% 118 119
10 to 19 160 -27.52% 177 10.2% 104 167
20 to 29 38 +212.12% 129 -199.78% 106 4
30 to 39 143 -30.49% 155 -42.86% 98 84
40 to 49 100 44.09% 148 86.46% 99 143
50 to 59 262 +27.5% 210 +11.55% 315 223
60 to 69 260 -35.38% 208 +19.17% 176 215
70+ 155 7.82% 95 +90.55% 142 149

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03902 zip code is $97,250.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 03902.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $178,268.00
  • 45 to 64
    $153,477.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,777.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03902 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 03902, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 03902 is currently $190,883.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

25.82% of households in 03902 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 03902 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03902 is $79,519.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03902 by the total population of 03902.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03902 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03902 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    24.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03902 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03902 zip over the age of 16 is 1,832.

Of those people, a total of 72.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 03902 is 68.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 03902 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 78 20.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 106 100.00% 65.10%
25 to 29 years 4 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 56 96.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 274 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 446 85.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 186 75.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 166 84.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 345 46.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 171 31.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03902. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,832 72.40% 5.20%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 15 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,817 72.20% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03902 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 03902 is 1,258, with median earnings of $69,143.00.

Women in 03902 are earning approximately 60.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,258 $69,143.00
Male 730 $90,847.00
Female 528 $55,143.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03902 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 270 $128,333.00
Business and Financial 119 $75,548.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $74,464.00
Architecture and Engineering 56 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 55 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 116 $60,370.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $0.00
Sales 15 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 169 $102,544.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 11 $0.00
Production 56 $43,804.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03902 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 03902.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 219 $129,653.00 51 $63,173.00
Business and Financial 32 $0.00 87 $75,592.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $74,464.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 39 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 100 $61,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 67 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 38 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $0.00 83 $18,839.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 33 $0.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 941 households in 03902, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 615 families living in the 03902 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 03902:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 543 15 57 326
Average Household Size 2.95 4 3.23 1.19
Total Families 543 15 57 0
Average Household Size 2.95 4 2.21 0

Poverty

Of the 615 families living in 03902, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03902:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,396 housing units in 03902.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 941 67.41%
Vacant 455 32.59%

10.17% of the total 1,396 housing units in 03902 are rental units. This is approximately 142 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 764 are occupied by the owner - or 54.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03902 is $2,007.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03902 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    35
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    44
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    20
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    72
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03902 is $419,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03902 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    55
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    27
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    54
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    362
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    191
  • $1,000,000 or more
    75

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03902. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03902 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    200
  • 1940 to 1949
    107
  • 1950 to 1959
    149
  • 1960 to 1969
    34
  • 1970 to 1979
    396
  • 1980 to 1989
    48
  • 1990 to 1999
    118
  • 2000 to 2009
    156
  • 2010 to 2013
    188
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 03902 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17
  • 1 vehicle available
    270
  • 2 vehicles available
    334
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    320

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03902 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03902 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03902.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    79
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    261
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    295
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    59
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    37
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    15
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    52
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    17
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03902 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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