Maine · City Profile
Portland, ME
Portland sits in Cumberland, Maine, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 67,366 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Portland has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $485,925 and median asking rent runs around $1,385 per month. Median household income hovers around $71,128. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Portland
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04101 | Cumberland | 17,832 | $54,513 | $575,900 |
| 04102 | Cumberland | 17,501 | $77,350 | $407,700 |
| 04103 | Cumberland | 31,892 | $81,523 | $384,100 |
| 04104 | Cumberland | 0 | — | — |
| 04109 | Cumberland | 141 | — | $576,000 |
| 04112 | Cumberland | 0 | — | — |
| 04122 | Cumberland | 0 | — | — |
| 04123 | Cumberland | 0 | — | — |
| 04124 | Cumberland | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Portland?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $485,925, and median rent is $1,385. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.