| ZIP Code | 04101 |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 21 ft |
| Latitude | 43.662607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.257949 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.70 |
| Below Poverty | 17.3% ▲ 73% above avg |
| College Grads | 65.4% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 403 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,869 (13.7%) |
| Some College | 856 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 1,606 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 945 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,986 (58.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,726 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $600,600 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,457/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,510 |
| Vacant Units | 1,187 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,510 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,187 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.70 |
ZIP code 04101 is located in Portland, Maine, within Cumberland County. With a population of 18,128, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 04101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,726 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04101 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $600,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,457 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 77.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 04101 is primarily White (75.28%). Residents are highly educated — 65.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.3%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04101 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 04101 in Portland, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 18,128 residents, a median household income of $60,726, and a median home value of $600,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.