The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Eliot, ME

03903 is the only ZIP Code for Eliot, ME

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Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Code:03903 (Standard)
County:York County, ME
Area Code:207
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:6,717 (ZIP Codes) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Portland-South Portland, ME [Learn More]
Coordinates:43.1488, -70.7860
Land Area:19.78 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Eliot, ME has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
03903Standard6,717100.00%
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Population & Demographics

Data labeled as "All ZIP Codes" is a total (or average) for every ZIP Code with Eliot, ME assigned by the USPS. The U.S. Postal Service provides a name (and aliases) for every ZIP Code which can include cities, towns, villages, and other incorporated names.

There is currently no matching U.S. Census Place for this geographic area. Many rural areas may have such low population density that they will not be part of any U.S. Census Place.

Total Population:6,717
Total Households:2,792
Total Housing Units:2,966
Average Household Size:2.41
Average Family Size:2.72

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,2196,2246,2346,2346,2786,3186,3806,4846,5896,7676,7256,8486,978
Decennial Census6,211------------------6,717------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 48.1

Male Median Age: 46.2

Female Median Age: 49.5

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1331761691781521352002162191902252932692451881376653
Female16019316414612813820022519321323433830727021814610694
Total293369333324280273400441412403459631576515406283172147
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
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Population by Race

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White:6,20495.45%
Black:460.71%
Hispanic:*1402.15%
Asian:520.80%
American Indian:90.14%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:490.75%
Total:6,500100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.
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Gender Breakdown

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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:3,24448.30%46.2 years
Females:3,47351.70%49.5 years
Total:6,717100%48.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
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Nativity & Citizenship

Native, born in the United States:6,60594.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1351.93%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1652.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:733.41%
Total Population:6,978100%
Total Native Population:6,74096.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:2383.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$76,620$75,904$78,156$79,403$80,914$74,921$82,587$77,435$79,835$78,528$84,768$92,474$100,472
Median Family Income$86,442$86,458$86,920$87,644$91,595$87,892$92,045$93,319$101,250$83,846$107,461$111,350$107,333
Median NonFamily Income$41,042$40,417$36,200$39,191$37,619$39,018$46,964$39,605$38,868$48,021$54,583$60,658$79,010
Median Male Income$65,662$59,250$53,013$53,625$55,938$53,672$55,164$61,691$68,582$60,855$70,307$71,339$67,276
Median Female Income$45,585$44,600$40,343$41,075$40,528$36,484$37,003$42,556$49,323$45,875$47,885$47,310$51,597
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
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Employment Status

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Employed:3,95567.53%
Unemployed:1642.80%
Not In Labor Force:1,73829.67%
Total:5,857100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Management, business, science, and arts:1,62241.01%
Service:55113.93%
Sales and Office:73418.56%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:41610.52%
Production, transportation, and material moving:63215.98%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,955100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$297,200$304,800$312,400$318,800$326,600$315,700$324,700$341,800$361,600$368,400$383,700$423,500$465,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
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Gross Rent Paid

Less than $500:122.44%
$500 to $999:377.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:10721.75%
$1,500 to $1,999:6914.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:12325.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:397.93%
$3,000 or more:183.66%
No Rent:8717.68%
Total:492100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$663$876$1,080$1,132$1,183$1,079$1,013$924$930$930$1,141$1,434$1,837
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
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Housing Occupancy

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,41549.96%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):92532.66%
Renter Occupied:49217.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,832100%
Occupied Housing Units:2,83291.59%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2608.41%
Total Housing Units:3,092100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Less than 9th grade:210.40%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,56929.54%
Some college, no degree:84515.91%
Associate's degree:67512.71%
Bachelor's degree:1,34725.36%
Graduate or professional degree:85416.08%
Total:5,311100%
High school graduate or higher:5,29099.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,20141.44%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Private Insurance:5,29463.65%
Public Insurance:2,54830.64%
No Insurance:4755.71%
Total:8,317100%
Has Health Insurance:7,84294.29%

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.4%3.0%2.9%4.6%3.9%4.1%2.7%1.8%0.0%1.7%1.6%1.7%4.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Nursery School, Preschool:1079.30%
Kindergarten:383.30%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):55748.43%
High school (grades 9-12):25822.43%
College or graduate school:19016.52%
Total:1,150100%
Early Childhood:14512.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):85374.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Eliot supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 169 business establishments, employing about 1,458 people with an annual payroll of $100,030,000. USPS data shows 2,918 residential mailboxes and 169 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,918Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:169Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,258Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,491Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:109Source: USPS
# of Businesses:169Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$25,555,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$100,030,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,458Source: CBP

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Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Eliot, ME is located in York County, within the Portland-South Portland, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38860) and Maine's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 557,764 people, about 1.2% of whom live in Eliot. ZIP Codes here cover 19.783 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.544 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Portland-South Portland, MESource: Census
CBSA Number:38860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:557,764Source: Census
MSA:Boston-Worcester-Lawrence, MA-NH-ME-CT CMSASource: Census
PMSA:Portsmouth-Rochester, NH-ME PMSASource: Census
Land Area:19.783 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.544 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):01Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

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Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Eliot, ME

  1. Kittery, ME~3.6 miles
  2. Portsmouth, NH~5.7 miles
  3. York, ME~5.7 miles
  4. Rollinsford, NH~5.7 miles
  5. Dover, NH~6.1 miles
  6. Kittery Point, ME~6.1 miles
  7. South Berwick, ME~6.8 miles
  8. Durham, NH~7.1 miles
  9. Madbury, NH~7.4 miles
  10. Greenland, NH~8.7 miles
  11. Somersworth, NH~8.8 miles
  12. Cape Neddick, ME~8.9 miles
  13. Rye, NH~9.4 miles
  14. Newmarket, NH~10.0 miles
  15. Stratham, NH~10.9 miles
  16. Berwick, ME~11.1 miles
  17. Ogunquit, ME~11.2 miles
  18. Lee, NH~11.6 miles
  19. Newfields, NH~11.9 miles
  20. North Hampton, NH~11.9 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 6/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov