Portland, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04101 serves a portion of Portland, Maine, within Cumberland County. This community is home to approximately 6,463 residents, with a median age of 36.0 years. The median household income of $52,565 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $226,029 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Portland is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 103 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, 04101 reflects the economic character of Cumberland County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 6,463 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,351 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,565 | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $226,029 | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 103 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.3% | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.0 yrs | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,425 | — |