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Dunstan, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine.
Population
2,363
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
747
ZIP codes
0
Dunstan and its ZIP codes
Dunstan at a glance
- Dunstan is about 17 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,067, 22% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $539,000 (82% above Maine) and median rent is $1,770 a month.
Local data for Dunstan, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunstan, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,067
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$539,000
Median rent
$1,770/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
48.7%
Median age
55.8
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (773), German Americans (289), Polish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Dunstan.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,201
194,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $11,782 per person
How people get to work
Dunstan, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunstan, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,320
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunstan, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Dunstan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard BeachCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.6 |
| SacoCity | 4.6 mi | 38.6 |
| South PortlandCity | 6.3 mi | 12 |
| BiddefordCity | 7.8 mi | 30.1 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 7.7 |
| WestbrookCity | 8.9 mi | 17.2 |
| PortlandCity | 9.2 mi | 21.5 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| StandishCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Falmouth ForesideCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| KennebunkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunstan, ME in?
- Dunstan is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What is the population of Dunstan, ME?
- About 2,363 people live in Dunstan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunstan?
- Nearby places include Old Orchard Beach (3.2 mi), Oak Hill (3.3 mi), Saco (4.6 mi), South Portland (6.3 mi), Biddeford (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023