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U.S. ZIP Code · ME04074

Cumberland County · Portland-South Portland, ME

Typical home value

$691,380[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+143.4%
vs metro
+36.7%
vs state
+104.5%
ZIP 04074 location in ME
Location of ZIP 04074 in ME

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 04074 is worth $691,380 — 36.7% above the Portland-South Portland, ME median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,785 a month — a 4.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,785[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,024[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cumberland County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
23,076[3]
Median household income
$135,018[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cumberland County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+466[5]
Moved in
9,440
Moved out
8,974

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • Scarborough High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Scarborough Public Schools

    916 students

  • Wentworth School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Scarborough Public Schools

    679 students

  • Scarborough Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Scarborough Public Schools

    651 students

  • Maine Connections Academy

    High · Grades 7–12 · Maine Connections Academy

    510 students

  • Eight Corners Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Scarborough Public Schools

    214 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$33,420

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,496
Loan principal$553,104
Down payment$138,276
Total interest paid$705,453

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$4,660
Monthly rent$2,785

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
47th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 04074?
The typical home in 04074 is worth $691,380, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 04074?
Home values in 04074 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 04074?
A typical home in 04074 rents for about $2,785 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 04074?
The effective property tax rate in 04074 is 1.0% — roughly $7,024 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 04074?
ZIP code 04074 has a population of 23,076 and a median household income of $135,018.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • ME

    Typical home
    $692,580
    Gross yield
  • Freeport CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $683,592
    Gross yield
  • ME

    Typical home
    $704,071
    Gross yield
  • Cumberland Center CDP, ME

    Typical home
    $704,517
    Gross yield
  • ME

    Typical home
    $713,082
    Gross yield
  • ME

    Typical home
    $716,712
    Gross yield

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