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Belfast, ME
City in Waldo County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04915.
Population
6,986
Land area
34.1sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
1
Belfast and its ZIP codes
Belfast at a glance
- Belfast is about 4.6 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $67,679, 9% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $340,900 (15% above Maine) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for Belfast, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belfast, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,679
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
60.6
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,191), German Americans (569), French Americans (463).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waldo County. PPP loans are for Belfast.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,626
11,300 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$332M
FY 2026, $8,395 per person
How people get to work
Belfast, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belfast, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
704
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
133
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 10°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belfast, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Belfast
1 in or overlapping Belfast. Population shown
Cities near Belfast
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.4 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| RocklandCity | 21 mi | 12.8 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.9 |
| BrewerCity | 28 mi | 15.2 |
| EllsworthCity | 29 mi | 79.3 |
| WaldoboroCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.4 |
| WinslowCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belfast, ME in?
- Belfast is in Waldo County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Belfast, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belfast include 04915.
- What is the population of Belfast, ME?
- About 6,986 people live in Belfast, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belfast?
- Nearby places include Searsport (6.3 mi), Castine (12 mi), Camden (15 mi), Bucksport (17 mi), Winterport (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023