City

Scarborough, ME

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥22,527Population
💰$125,642Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$502,700Median Home Value▲ 80% above avg
🎓66.1%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.8%
Asian1.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads66.1% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,466 (14.8%)
Some College990 (6%)
Associates2,118 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,563 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree9,427 (56.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 56.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad14.8%
Some College6.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate56.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,642 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$502,700 ▲ 80% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,821/mo
Total Housing Units10,561
Vacant Units1,134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Scarborough, ME

Scarborough is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,527 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Scarborough is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,642 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Scarborough is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $502,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,821 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scarborough is highly educated. 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.48%).

Scarborough, ME offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Scarborough
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04074 22,527 $125,642 $502,700 $1,821 1.5% 66.1% 76.8%

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