ZIP 04101 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Portland city, ME (04101)

Median Income

$60,726

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+823

Wealth inflow

Population

18,128

Unemployment

3.5%

0.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 823 for ZIP 04101 (Portland city, ME) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.5%-6% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-88% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.6%+59% vs US avg

2,071

Establishments

39,563

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction3.3%
Manufacturing10.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade10.1%
Transportation, utilities3.1%
Information2.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.0%
Professional, scientific, management15.6%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.6%
Other services3.3%
Public administration1.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 04101 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income rose 11.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 20.6%.

Median Income

$60,726

-19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate