ZIP 03903 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in South Eliot CDP, ME (03903)

Median Income

$100,472

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+317

Wealth inflow

Population

6,978

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 317 for ZIP 03903 (South Eliot CDP, ME) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.0%+8% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.4%-54% vs US avg

169

Establishments

1,458

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction6.1%
Manufacturing20.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade15.4%
Transportation, utilities3.5%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.8%
Professional, scientific, management7.5%
Education, health care, social25.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 03903 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.1%, median income rose 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.2%.

Median Income

$100,472

+34% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate