03903 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 03903, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

03903 is a zip code in York County, Maine, which covers Eliot and Kittery, with a total population of 6,725 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 03903 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 03903.

The estimated population of people living in 03903 is 6,725, with a median age of 50.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 03903 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,725
 -0.62% +5.41%
2020
6,767
+2.7%
-
2019
6,589
+1.62%
-
2018
6,484
+1.63%
-
2017
6,380
 - -

Population of 03903 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 03903 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
86.2%
96.1%
 -10.30%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Native
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hispanic
4.2%
2%
 +110.00%
Asian
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.5%
0.8%
 +587.50%
Other
2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 03903 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 03903 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 03903 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 03903 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.6 +0.6% 50.1 +2.04% 51.9 -3.53%
2020 50.3 +3.5% 49.1 +3.37% 53.8 +7.17%
2019 48.6 +2.53% 47.5 +3.04% 50.2 +0.2%
2018 47.4 0% 46.1 +3.36% 50.1 -1.76%
2017 47.4 - 44.6 - 51 -

The median age of the 03903 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 03903 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 9 342 -4.76% 191 +62.06% 302 313
10 to 19 586 -30.17% 323 -6.89% 424 294
20 to 29 169 +97.76% 271 -38.16% 352 176
30 to 39 298 +12.85% 334 +37.49% 336 460
40 to 49 523 -43.62% 411 -18.62% 322 307
50 to 59 516 +54.59% 625 -6.95% 855 578
60 to 69 555 -3.93% 527 +21.39% 483 609
70+ 244 +64.13% 465 +6.61% 427 487

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 03903 zip code is $84,768.00.

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 03903.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $125,129.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,240.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 03903 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 03903, 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 03903 is currently $104,168.00.

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.

8.43% of households in 03903 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 03903 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 03903 is $41,551.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 03903 by the total population of 03903.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 03903 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 03903 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
    17.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 03903 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 03903 zip over the age of 16 is 5,717.

Of those people, a total of 70.00% 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 03903 is 67.90%.

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 03903 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 325 72.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 141 100.00% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 387 90.70% 2.80%
30 to 34 years 457 78.30% 6.10%
35 to 44 years 685 89.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 936 86.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 780 79.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 385 93.20% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 989 51.40% 1.60%
75 years and over 632 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 03903. 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 5,135 68.70% 1.60%
Black or African American 102 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 33 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 42.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 94 89.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 306 86.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 203 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,049 68.20% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 03903 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 03903 is 3,880, with median earnings of $41,531.00.

Women in 03903 are earning approximately 78.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,880 $41,531.00
Male 2,067 $48,563.00
Female 1,813 $38,136.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 03903 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 485 $74,718.00
Business and Financial 218 $49,487.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $82,633.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 195 $21,950.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $105,104.00
Healthcare Practitioners 259 $71,417.00
Healthcare Support 182 $40,989.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 250 $17,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00
Sales 562 $7,568.00
Office and Administrative Support 473 $41,126.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $31,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $93,060.00
Production 199 $30,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $25,669.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 03903 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 03903.

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 317 $78,304.00 168 $62,056.00
Business and Financial 71 $65,673.00 147 $48,494.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 206 $83,830.00 45 $39,028.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 128 $21,391.00 67 $76,007.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $59,034.00 151 $99,107.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 179 $41,017.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 146 $15,625.00 104 $20,152.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Sales 149 $29,025.00 413 $5,972.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $0.00 350 $40,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $31,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $93,060.00 0 $0.00
Production 165 $29,688.00 34 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $23,846.00 35 $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 2,680 households in 03903, with an average household size of 2.5 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 1,955 families living in the 03903 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 03903:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,680 103 172 725
Average Household Size 2.97 4.89 2.26 1.14
Total Families 1,680 103 172 0
Average Household Size 2.91 4.36 1.95 0

Poverty

Of the 1,955 families living in 03903, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 03903:

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 2,963 housing units in 03903.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,680 90.45%
Vacant 283 9.55%

11.34% of the total 2,963 housing units in 03903 are rental units. This is approximately 336 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,288 are occupied by the owner - or 77.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 03903 is $1,141.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 03903 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
    56
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    48
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    157
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    61
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 03903 is $383,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 03903 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    60
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    36
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    55
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    132
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    226
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,206
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    535
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 03903. The chart below shows the number of properties in 03903 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    602
  • 1940 to 1949
    173
  • 1950 to 1959
    81
  • 1960 to 1969
    172
  • 1970 to 1979
    498
  • 1980 to 1989
    435
  • 1990 to 1999
    351
  • 2000 to 2009
    333
  • 2010 to 2013
    273
  • 2014 or later
    45

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 03903 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    50
  • 1 vehicle available
    718
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,056
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    856

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 03903 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 03903 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 03903.

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
    29
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    419
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    586
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    668
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    653
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    213
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    325
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    84
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    95
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    92
  • 90 or more minutes
    66

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 03903 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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