ZIP Code 04103
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Portland · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 30,606
- Median income
- $89,796
- Median home value
- $459,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.0%
- Land area
- 26.6 sq mi
1,150/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 65% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 04103 in Portland, Maine has a population of 30,606. The median household income is $89,796, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $459,500, 65% above the US average. 59.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.6 square miles in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 30,606 residents, producing a population density of 1,150 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 04103 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04103 sits at $89,796 (22% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $52,395. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $459,500 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $1,620 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04103 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 04103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04103.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
173 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
146 establishments
- Construction
Construction
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 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 04103, 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
30,606
Population
26.6
Area (sq mi)
1,150
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04103?
38.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
11.3%
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?
$89,796
Median Household Income
+22% vs state
$52,395
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 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?
14,516
Total Housing Units
13,657
Occupied Units
859
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$459,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state
$1,620
Median Rent
1960
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
364
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+264%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04103 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 214 |
| 2021 | +19.0% | 254 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 297 |
| 2023 | +15.4% | 343 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 364 |
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 1,106 business establishments in ZIP 04103, employing approximately 14,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $803,939,000.
1,106
Businesses
14,472
Employees
$803.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 173 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 146 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 132 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 5.0% |
| Information | 35 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 04103 vs 04102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04102 | Portland, ME | 17,335 | 2.5 mi |
| 04105 | Falmouth, ME | 11,158 | 3.7 mi |
| 04101 | Portland, ME | 17,227 | 2.7 mi |
| 04092 | Westbrook, ME | 17,515 | 3.2 mi |
| 04106 | South Portland, ME | 25,175 | 4.4 mi |
| 04109 | Portland, ME | 93 | 4.9 mi |
| 04021 | Cumberland Center, ME | 5,820 | 7.3 mi |
| 04108 | Peaks Island, ME | 862 | 5.6 mi |
| 04050 | Long Island, ME | 230 | 6.7 mi |
| 04110 | Cumberland Foreside, ME | 1,391 | 6.4 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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