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Lake Arrowhead, ME
Census-designated place in York County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04048, 04061.
Population
3,322
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
637
ZIP codes
2
Lake Arrowhead and its ZIP codes
Lake Arrowhead at a glance
- Lake Arrowhead is about 14 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,654, 32% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,300 (10% below Maine) and median rent is $2,288 a month.
Local data for Lake Arrowhead, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Arrowhead, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,654
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$2,288/mo
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
38.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (973), French Americans (318), German Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Lake Arrowhead.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,166
79,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
How people get to work
Lake Arrowhead, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 38.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Arrowhead, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,796
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Arrowhead, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Lake Arrowhead
2 in or overlapping Lake Arrowhead. Population shown
Cities near Lake Arrowhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CornishCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| StandishCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Steep FallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10 |
| Kezar FallsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.7 |
| Milton Mills, NHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| SacoCity | 16 mi | 38.6 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Sanbornville, NHCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| SanfordCity | 17 mi | 47.8 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Union, NHCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| WestbrookCity | 19 mi | 17.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Arrowhead, ME in?
- Lake Arrowhead is in York County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Lake Arrowhead, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lake Arrowhead include 04048, 04061.
- What is the population of Lake Arrowhead, ME?
- About 3,322 people live in Lake Arrowhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Arrowhead?
- Nearby places include Cornish (10 mi), Standish (10 mi), Steep Falls (10 mi), Kezar Falls (13 mi), Alfred (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023