City

Portage, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥376Population
💰$47,250Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂65.6Median Age
🏠$198,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.8%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
2%
25–44
9%
45–64
30%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (3.3%)
HS Graduate98 (29.6%)
Some College69 (20.8%)
Associates59 (17.8%)
Bachelors47 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree47 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College20.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,250 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$198,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,045/mo
Total Housing Units500
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Portage, ME

Portage is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 376 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.6 years.

Economically, Portage is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,250 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Portage is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,045 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portage is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.34%).

Portage, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Portage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04768 376 $47,250 $198,100 $1,045 2.2% 28.4% 90.3%