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Newport, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04953.
Population
1,730
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
1
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 11 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,127 a year, 40% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,700 (37% below Maine) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Newport, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,127
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (320), French Americans (134), Italian Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.48B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Newport, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Newport
1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorinnaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.4 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.9 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 13.4 |
| BangorCity | 23 mi | 34.3 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Dover-FoxcroftCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.4 |
| BrewerCity | 26 mi | 15.2 |
| WinslowCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, ME in?
- Newport is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Newport, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 04953.
- What is the population of Newport, ME?
- About 1,730 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Corinna (6.1 mi), Pittsfield (7.1 mi), Hartland (10 mi), Dexter (13 mi), Unity (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023