Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 27 min4:59 am – 8:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:11 am – 4:07 pm
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People18,431 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.810,608 householdsMedian household income $63,880Median home value $617,600Median rent $1,566 a month23% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $6,921 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 11,621 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, professional and business services 16%, hospitality, food and recreation 13%Average commute 19 minutes41% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 6% take public transport, 22% walk or cycle, 25% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages58% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 22% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 83%, other languages 4%, French or Haitian Creole 4%, other Indo-European languages 3%9% 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, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksInstitute Doctoral Studies in the Visual Artscollege · under a mileMaine College of Art and Designcollege · under a mileFort Hillpeak · 1.8 miCity Pointcape · 2.9 miFish Pointcape · 1.0 miCushing Islandisland · 3.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMackworth Island State Parkstate park · 2.1 mi · 87 acresWestern Promenadepark · 1.3 miDougherty Playfieldrecreation area · 1.3 miAndrews Beachstate park · 5.1 miCrescent Beach State Parkstate park · 6.6 miTwo Lights State Parkstate park · 7.5 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 201220 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 home89% of households have a broadband subscription80% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% 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 serving the town
Elevation10 ft3 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorthern Light Mercy Hospital - State Streetunder a milePost officeDowntown Station Post Officeunder a mileTown hallPortland City Hallunder a milePolicePortland Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationPortland Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi13 schools6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 4 otherHighPortland High Schoolunder a mileElementaryEast End Community Schoolunder a mileMiddleKing Middle Schoolunder a mileCollegeInstitute Doctoral Studies in the Visual Artsunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportPortland International Jetport PWM2.8 miInterstateI-295under a mileUS highwayUS 1aunder a mileAmtrakPortland, ME POR1.8 miRailPortlandAmtrak Downeaster1.8 miCoachCity of PortlandFlixBus1.2 miTransit225 stops within a mileMETRO, BSOOB TransitSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04101 ZIP area.
