ZIP Code 04106
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South Portland · Cumberland County · Maine
- Population
- 25,175
- Median income
- $86,188
- Median home value
- $438,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.7%
- Land area
- 31.8 sq mi
792/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
New York
ZIP code 04106 in South Portland, Maine has a population of 25,175. The median household income is $86,188, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $438,800, 58% above the US average. 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.8 square miles in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. The area is home to 25,175 residents, producing a population density of 792 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 04106 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04106 sits at $86,188 (17% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $50,622. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $438,800 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,812 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 04106 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 04106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04106.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
241 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
133 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 96
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Construction 89
Construction
89 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 04106, South 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
25,175
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
792
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04106?
41.1
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
10.4%
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?
$86,188
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$50,622
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 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?
12,860
Total Housing Units
12,230
Occupied Units
630
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$438,800
Median Home Value
+55% vs state
$1,812
Median Rent
1969
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
371
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+271%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04106 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 233 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 267 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 311 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 344 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 371 |
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 1,238 business establishments in ZIP 04106, employing approximately 24,278 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,583,761,000.
1,238
Businesses
24,278
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 241 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 89 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.5% |
| Information | 27 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 0.6% |
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 04106 vs 04102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04102 | Portland, ME | 17,335 | 2.1 mi |
| 04101 | Portland, ME | 17,227 | 2.7 mi |
| 04103 | Portland, ME | 30,606 | 4.4 mi |
| 04107 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | 8,980 | 3.9 mi |
| 04074 | Scarborough, ME | 18,760 | 4.8 mi |
| 04105 | Falmouth, ME | 11,158 | 8.1 mi |
| 04109 | Portland, ME | 93 | 5.1 mi |
| 04092 | Westbrook, ME | 17,515 | 5.5 mi |
| 04108 | Peaks Island, ME | 862 | 5.4 mi |
| 04050 | Long Island, ME | 230 | 7.9 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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