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Farmington, ME
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04992.
Population
4,705
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
1
Farmington and its ZIP codes
Farmington at a glance
- Farmington is about 26 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,033, 45% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,900 (43% below Maine) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for Farmington, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmington, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,033
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.3%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (898), French Americans (626), Italian Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Farmington.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,187
10,512 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,725
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$248M
FY 2026, $8,421 per person
PPP loans
$26K
2 loans, 6 jobs reported
How people get to work
Farmington, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.1%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked12.4%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.8%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmington, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
879
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
91
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmington, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Farmington
1 in or overlapping Farmington. Population shown
Cities near Farmington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiltonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| ChisholmCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Livermore FallsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| DixfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.1 |
| North AnsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| KingfieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| RumfordCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.9 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.4 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.4 |
| WatervilleCity | 26 mi | 13.5 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.5 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmington, ME in?
- Farmington is in Franklin County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Farmington, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Farmington include 04992.
- What is the population of Farmington, ME?
- About 4,705 people live in Farmington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmington?
- Nearby places include Wilton (6.8 mi), Chisholm (13 mi), Livermore Falls (14 mi), Anson (15 mi), Madison (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023