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North Berwick, ME
Census-designated place in York County, Maine.
Population
1,702
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
505
ZIP codes
0
North Berwick and its ZIP codes
North Berwick at a glance
- North Berwick is about 11 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,317 a year, 32% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,900 (17% above Maine) and median rent is $1,088 a month.
Local data for North Berwick, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Berwick, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,317
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$346,900
Median rent
$1,088/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
35.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (435), French Americans (184), Norwegian Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for North Berwick.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,166
79,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
How people get to work
North Berwick, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Berwick, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,796
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 14°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Berwick, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near North Berwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South BerwickCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.7 |
| BerwickCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| SanfordCity | 7.8 mi | 47.8 |
| Somersworth, NHCity | 8.7 mi | 9.8 |
| Cape NeddickCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| KennebunkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| Dover, NHCity | 11 mi | 26.7 |
| York HarborCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| South EliotCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Rochester, NHCity | 13 mi | 45 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| KitteryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Durham, NHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| Kittery PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Berwick, ME in?
- North Berwick is in York County, Maine.
- What is the population of North Berwick, ME?
- About 1,702 people live in North Berwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Berwick?
- Nearby places include South Berwick (5.8 mi), Berwick (7 mi), Sanford (7.8 mi), Somersworth, NH (8.7 mi), Cape Neddick (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023