City

New Portland, ME

2 ZIP codes  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maine

👥795Population
💰$44,000Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$145,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 134% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 2.9%Other: 7.2%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian2.9%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 134% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate245 (41.2%)
Some College114 (19.2%)
Associates72 (12.1%)
Bachelors44 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree119 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College19.2%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.3%Renter: 5.7%Tenure
Owner94.3%
Renter5.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$145,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,036
Vacant Units616

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About New Portland, ME

New Portland is a city in Maine, located in Somerset County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 795 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, New Portland is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,000 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in New Portland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Portland is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.06%).

New Portland, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Portland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04961 795 $44,000 $145,800 11.4% 27.4% 94.3%