ZIP Code · ME

ZIP 04901

Part of Winslow, ME

Pop. 27,870·Kennebec County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Maine

Median rent (all units)

$1,354/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

-$578

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ZIP 04901 · $1,354

More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,080

2 BR

$1,410

3 BR

$1,810

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,410/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 04901 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Maine

Rent in ZIP 04901 changed +5.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 16 Maine ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,403) is $1,435 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,410); a 3-bedroom is $1,810.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 04901. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,248/yr

At $1,354/mo median

Location

CityWinslow

StateME

CountyKennebec County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 04901 (Winslow, ME) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,870

Median income

$57,403

Median age

39.2

Renters

39.3%

Age distribution

15.8%

28.8%

21.4%

14.5%

19.6%

Under 1815.8%

18–3428.8%

35–5421.4%

55–6414.5%

65+19.6%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

90.3%

White90.3%

Black1.3%

Hispanic2.7%

Asian1.5%

Other4.3%

Education (25+)

33.8%

29.9%

29.4%

No HS diploma7%

HS diploma33.8%

Some college29.9%

Bachelor's+29.4%

Housing tenure

60.7%

39.3%

Owner60.7%

Renter39.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 04901 in Winslow, ME has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,142 → $1,354

up 18.6%

Income

$46,358 → $57,403

up 23.8%

Population

26,467 → 27,870

up 5.3%

Renter share

40.1% → 39.3%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.6% → 29.4%

+1.8 pts

The median rent in ZIP 04901 in Winslow, ME stood at $1,142 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,354, reflecting a 18.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 04901 in Winslow, ME now reports about $57,403, up from $46,358 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 26,467 residents to roughly 27,870. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 04901 in Winslow, ME reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 04901 covers Winslow, ME. The median rent here is $1,354/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($57,403/yr), ZIP 04901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 04901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,354/mo in ZIP 04901. The local median household income is $57,403/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 04901?

Rent in ZIP 04901 has risen 5.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

How does ZIP 04901 compare to other ZIPs in Maine?

ZIP 04901 is one of the more affordable among Maine ZIP codes for rent, ranking #22 of 22 at $1,354/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 04901 changed +5.3%, against a typical +3.1% across the 16 Maine ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $1,354/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 04901's median household income ($57,403/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 04901 28%Benchmark 30%

State income tax5.8–7.15%

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