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Gray, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04039.
Population
938
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
320
ZIP codes
1
Gray and its ZIP codes
Gray at a glance
- Gray is about 7.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $123,833 a year, 66% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $438,400 (48% above Maine) and median rent is $1,234 a month.
Local data for Gray, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gray, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,833
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$438,400
Median rent
$1,234/mo
Homeownership
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (229), German Americans (107), Swedish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Gray.
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
PPP loans
$14.8M
258 loans, 1,865 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gray, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gray, 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
79° / 14°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gray, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Gray
1 in or overlapping Gray. Population shown
Cities near Gray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North WindhamCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Cumberland CenterCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.2 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Falmouth ForesideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CascoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Cousins IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| WestbrookCity | 13 mi | 17.2 |
| Littlejohn IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AuburnCity | 14 mi | 59.3 |
| PortlandCity | 14 mi | 21.5 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gray, ME in?
- Gray is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Gray, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gray include 04039.
- What is the population of Gray, ME?
- About 938 people live in Gray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gray?
- Nearby places include North Windham (6.2 mi), Cumberland Center (7.3 mi), Yarmouth (8.8 mi), South Windham (11 mi), Freeport (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023