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Saco, ME
City in York County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04072.
Population
20,819
Land area
38.6sq mi
People per sq mi
540
ZIP codes
1
Saco and its ZIP codes
Saco at a glance
- Saco is about 12 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $92,241 a year, 23% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $413,100 (39% above Maine) and median rent is $1,249 a month.
Local data for Saco, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saco, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,241
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$413,100
Median rent
$1,249/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
43.5%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,083), French Americans (2,681), German Americans (1,587).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Saco.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 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
$1.89B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
PPP loans
$55.17M
699 loans, 5,899 jobs reported
How people get to work
Saco, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saco, 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° / 16°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saco, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Saco
1 in or overlapping Saco. Population shown
Cities near Saco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard BeachCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.2 |
| BiddefordCity | 4.6 mi | 30.1 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.6 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| South PortlandCity | 11 mi | 12 |
| KennebunkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| WestbrookCity | 13 mi | 17.2 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| PortlandCity | 13 mi | 21.5 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| StandishCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| SanfordCity | 15 mi | 47.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saco, ME in?
- Saco is in York County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Saco, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saco include 04072.
- What is the population of Saco, ME?
- About 20,819 people live in Saco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saco?
- Nearby places include Old Orchard Beach (3.7 mi), Dunstan (4.6 mi), Biddeford (4.6 mi), Oak Hill (7.9 mi), West Kennebunk (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023