City

Cape Elizabeth, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥9,581Population
💰$145,464Median HH Income▲ 91% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$659,600Median Home Value▲ 137% above avg
🎓82.4%College Grads▲ 113% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads82.4% ▲ 113% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0%)
HS Graduate593 (9.1%)
Some College199 (3.1%)
Associates352 (5.4%)
Bachelors430 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree4,943 (75.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.1%Some College: 3.1%Associates: 5.4%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 75.8%Edu
HS Grad9.1%
Some College3.1%
Associates5.4%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate75.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$145,464 ▲ 91% above avg
Median Home Value$659,600 ▲ 137% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,191/mo
Total Housing Units4,007
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Cape Elizabeth, ME

Cape Elizabeth is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,581 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Cape Elizabeth is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $145,464 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cape Elizabeth is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $659,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,191 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cape Elizabeth is highly educated. 82.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (95.26%).

Cape Elizabeth, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Cape Elizabeth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04107 9,581 $145,464 $659,600 $2,191 1.8% 82.4% 88.5%