Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 28 min5:01 am – 8:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 55 min7:14 am – 4:09 pm
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People1,746 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.9636 householdsMedian household income $60,417Median home value $226,10087% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,841 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 831 employedMain industries: retail 20%, education and health care 16%, manufacturing 12%Average commute 32 minutes69% drive alone, 15% car-pool, 16% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher89% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 89%, Spanish 9%7% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 56°FColdest month January: highs 29°F, lows 6°F50 in of rain a year, on about 88 dayswettest month October78 in of snow a year, on about 29 days4 days above 90°F, 185 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, East Hiram station, 10 mi away
Parks and public landsSaco River Route 160 Bridgestate park · 8.8 miBrownfield Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.8 mi · 61 acresMaj. Gregory Sanborn (Brownfield Bog) Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.1 miLong Sands Constitution Parkpark · 8.6 mi · 110 acresHeath Pond Bog Natural Areastate conservation land · 9.1 mi · 1,369 acresOssipee Lake Natural Areastate conservation land · 9.6 mi · 444 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 16 Oct 201222 mi away, near Hollis Center, MaineMost recent: magnitude 4.7 on 16 Oct 201222 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowOxford County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025277 of 365 days measured85 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 38, worst day 135main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Oxford County monitors, ME
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterMaine Water Company Kezar Falls Divisionserves 1,115 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation867 ft264 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMemorial Hospital18.1 miPost officePorter Post Office3.0 miTown hallPorter Municipal Building3.6 miPoliceFreedom Police Department5.8 miFire stationKezar Falls Fire Station3.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPortland International Jetport PWM35 miInterstateI-9530 miUS highwayUS 30212 miAmtrakSaco, ME SAO34 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04068 ZIP area.
