ZIP 04102 — 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 (04102)

Median Income

$79,631

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+801

Wealth inflow

Population

17,642

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 801 for ZIP 04102 (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

4.3%+17% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-82% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.6%-26% vs US avg

702

Establishments

20,211

Employees

~29 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction3.8%
Manufacturing6.8%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities3.4%
Information3.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.2%
Professional, scientific, management13.7%
Education, health care, social29.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 04102 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.0%, median income rose 0.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 28.2%.

Median Income

$79,631

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate