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ZIP 04102

Part of Portland, ME
Pop. 17,267·Cumberland County·9th most expensive ZIP in Maine
Median rent (all units)
$2,401/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$436
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ZIP 04102 · $2,401
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$2,770
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,280/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,812/yr
At $2,401/mo median
Location
StateME
CountyCumberland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04102 (Portland, ME) is roughly split between renters and owners, 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,267
Median income
$82,751
Median age
38.3
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
15.5%
29.7%
26.6%
13.8%
14.4%
Under 1815.5%
18–3429.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6413.8%
65+14.4%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black5.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian4.3%
Other7.8%
Education (25+)
15.4%
19%
61.8%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+61.8%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 04102 in Portland, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,126 → $82,751
up 16.3%
Population
17,174 → 17,267
up 0.5%
Renter share
48.2% → 49.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
60.4% → 61.8%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.3 → 38.3
+2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 04102 in Portland, ME now reports about $82,751, up from $71,126 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 04102 covers Portland, ME. The median rent here is $2,401/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($82,751/yr), ZIP 04102 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 04102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 04102 (Portland, ME) is $2,401. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 04102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 04102's median rent of $2,401/mo is $436 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 04102 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04102 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maine, ranking #9 out of 26 ZIPs tracked at $2,401/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,401/mo in ZIP 04102. The local median household income is $82,751/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04102?

Rent in ZIP 04102 has increased 18.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 04102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 04102 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,401/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($82,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 04102 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 04102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 04102 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 04102 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 04102 compare to the rest of Portland?

ZIP 04102 is more affordable than Portland overall. At $2,401/mo, it's $28 below the Portland citywide median of $2,429/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 04102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 04102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,401/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 04102's median household income ($82,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04102 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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