City

South Portland, ME

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥26,966Population
💰$83,744Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$403,500Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 6.4%Asian: 2.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black6.4%
Asian2.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma122 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,141 (21.7%)
Some College1,478 (7.8%)
Associates2,132 (11.2%)
Bachelors1,891 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree9,293 (48.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 48.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College7.8%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate48.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,744 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$403,500 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,642/mo
Total Housing Units12,849
Vacant Units590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About South Portland, ME

South Portland is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,966 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, South Portland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,744 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Portland is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $403,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,642 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Portland is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.59%).

South Portland, 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 South Portland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04106 26,966 $83,744 $403,500 $1,642 2.9% 58.7% 60.4%