ZIP Code 04101
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Portland · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 17,227
- Median income
- $63,880
- Median home value
- $617,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.1%
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
3,319/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
New York
ZIP code 04101 in Portland, Maine has a population of 17,227. The median household income is $63,880, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $617,600, 122% above the US average. 58.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 17,227 residents, producing a population density of 3,319 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04101 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04101 sits at $63,880 (13% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $53,597. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $617,600 (118% above the state average) with median rent at $1,566 per month, and 22.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 04101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04101.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
409 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
265 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
236 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
217 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
174 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04101, Portland, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,227
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
3,319
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04101?
35.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
14.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,880
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$53,597
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
11,818
Total Housing Units
10,608
Occupied Units
1,210
Vacant Units
1.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$617,600
Median Home Value
+118% vs state
$1,566
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
491
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+391%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04101 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +391% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.1% | 324 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 372 |
| 2022 | +31.9% | 491 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 516 |
| 2024 | -5.0% | 491 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,071 business establishments in ZIP 04101, employing approximately 39,563 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,770,128,000.
2,071
Businesses
39,563
Employees
$2.8B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 409 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 265 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 236 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 217 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 174 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 162 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 162 | 7.8% |
| Information | 73 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 59 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 2.1% |
| Construction | 41 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 31 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04101 vs 04102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04102 | Portland, ME | 17,335 | 2.4 mi |
| 04106 | South Portland, ME | 25,175 | 2.7 mi |
| 04109 | Portland, ME | 93 | 2.9 mi |
| 04103 | Portland, ME | 30,606 | 2.7 mi |
| 04108 | Peaks Island, ME | 862 | 3.5 mi |
| 04107 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | 8,980 | 5.2 mi |
| 04105 | Falmouth, ME | 11,158 | 6.0 mi |
| 04092 | Westbrook, ME | 17,515 | 5.3 mi |
| 04050 | Long Island, ME | 230 | 5.5 mi |
| 04021 | Cumberland Center, ME | 5,820 | 9.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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