04106 ZIP Code — South Portland, ME
Cumberland County, Maine
ZIP code 04106 is located in South Portland, Maine, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 12.17 square miles and serves a population of 26,873 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04106
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $357,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $81,551. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
26,873
population
12.17
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04106 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04106
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Portland | Acceptable |
| South Portland | Acceptable |
| South Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04102 Portland (2.6 mi)
04101 Portland (3.1 mi)
04122 Portland (3.3 mi)
04123 Portland (3.3 mi)
04124 Portland (3.3 mi)
04107 Cape Elizabeth (3.9 mi)
04074 Scarborough (4.3 mi)
04103 Portland (4.7 mi)
04109 Portland (5.3 mi)
04092 Westbrook (5.4 mi)
04108 Peaks Island (6.2 mi)
04064 Old Orchard Beach (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,873 |
| Population density | 2,208 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.95 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6263 |
| Longitude | -70.3007 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 207 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 32.3% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 31.4% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 27.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 8.9% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
26,873
Population
2,208
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$81,551
Median household income
$47,589
Per capita income
$357,900
Median home value
$1,601
Median monthly rent
62.4%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
8,057
Housing units
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
561
Under 5
608
430
5–9
466
582
10–14
630
803
15–19
869
1,028
20–24
1,113
2,079
25–34
2,253
1,460
35–44
1,581
1,567
45–54
1,697
920
55–59
996
855
60–64
927
1,544
65–74
1,673
853
75–84
925
217
85+
236
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,227 | 15.7% |
| 18 and over | 22,646 | 84.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,448 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.2%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Asian
2.4%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,764 | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,234 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 814 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 651 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 197 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 32.3% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 31.4% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 27.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 8.9% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $81,551 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
42.5%
$500k–$1M
20.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,601 |
| Owner occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter occupied | 37.6% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 55.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.6% |
| Electricity | 14.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 41.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,002 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 967 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,274 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,640 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,593 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,044 | 34.0% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 31.5% |
| Married | 44.9% | 42.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 16.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 266 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 169 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,705 | 34.1% |
| High school | 1,159 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,696 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.0%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Professional & management
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
2.7%
Information
2.5%
Public administration
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.2% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.6% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
2.8%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
3.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,432 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.2% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,704 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 1,235 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 46 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 387 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 163 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,241 | 90.2% |
| Born in same state | 23,994 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,696 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 247 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,632 | 9.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,041 | 39.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,010 | 18.6% |
| Italian | 4,974 | 18.5% |
| German | 1,412 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,096 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 307 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 156 | 0.6% |
| English | 124 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 122 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 121 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04106
What city is ZIP code 04106 in?
ZIP code 04106 is primarily assigned to South Portland, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04106 in?
ZIP code 04106 falls within Cumberland County, Maine.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 04106?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04106?
The median home value in ZIP code 04106 is $357,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 04106?
ZIP code 04106 has an estimated population of 26,873 residents, with a density of 2,208 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04106?
The median household income in ZIP code 04106 is $81,551, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 04106 in?
ZIP code 04106 observes the EST timezone.