Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min4:59 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:10 am – 4:06 pm
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People826 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 61.7406 householdsMedian household income $94,318Median home value $637,500Median rent $1,500 a month89% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $7,039 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.0% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 451 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, professional and business services 24%, retail 12%Average commute 33 minutes33% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 18% take public transport, 14% walk or cycle, 29% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages71% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 39% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, French or Haitian Creole 3%, Spanish 2%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 16°F48 in of rain a year, on about 80 dayswettest month October69 in of snow a year, on about 29 days5 days above 90°F, 144 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Portland Intl Jetport station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksCushing Islandisland · under a mileCity Pointcape · 1.9 miPeaks Islandisland · 1.5 miFort Hillpeak · 2.2 miWest Pointcape · 3.3 miBig Beachbeach · 1.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsAndrews Beachstate park · 3.3 miMackworth Island State Parkstate park · 4.0 mi · 87 acresJewell Islandstate park · 5.1 mi · 60 acresCrescent Beach State Parkstate park · 5.2 miTwo Lights State Parkstate park · 5.2 miHickley Parkpark · 3.4 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes7 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 16 Oct 201224 mi away, near Hollis Center, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 27 Jan 202544 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowCumberland County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighIce storm Very HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025271 of 365 days measured89 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 136main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Cumberland County monitors, ME
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription87% have cable, fibre or DSL5% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPortland Water District-greaterserves 135,068 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20214 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation21 ft6 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorthern Light Mercy Hospital - State Street4.0 miPost officePeaks Island Post Office1.5 miTown hallSouth Portland City Hall3.3 miPoliceSouth Portland Police Department3.5 miFire stationCape Elizabeth Cape Cottage Fire Station2.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryPeaks Island Elementary School1.7 miCollegeSouthern Maine Community College - South Portland Campus2.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPortland International Jetport PWM6.2 miInterstateI-2954.2 miUS highwayUS 1a3.5 miAmtrakPortland, ME POR5.4 miRailPortlandAmtrak Downeaster5.4 miCoachCity of PortlandFlixBus4.7 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04108 ZIP area.
