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Steep Falls, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04085.
Population
1,861
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
185
ZIP codes
1
Steep Falls and its ZIP codes
Steep Falls at a glance
- Steep Falls is about 4.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,280 a year, 7% more than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,400 (18% below Maine) and median rent is $1,516 a month.
Local data for Steep Falls, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Steep Falls, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,280
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$243,400
Median rent
$1,516/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (456), French Americans (180), Scottish Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Steep Falls.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 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
$347K
22 loans, 76 jobs reported
How people get to work
Steep Falls, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Steep Falls, 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
82° / 8°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Steep Falls, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Steep Falls
1 in or overlapping Steep Falls. Population shown
Cities near Steep Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StandishCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.7 |
| CornishCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| North WindhamCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Little FallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| NaplesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Kezar FallsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WestbrookCity | 15 mi | 17.2 |
| CascoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| PortlandCity | 18 mi | 21.5 |
| Cumberland CenterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| DunstanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| SacoCity | 19 mi | 38.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Steep Falls, ME in?
- Steep Falls is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Steep Falls, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Steep Falls include 04085.
- What is the population of Steep Falls, ME?
- About 1,861 people live in Steep Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Steep Falls?
- Nearby places include Standish (5 mi), Cornish (8.9 mi), Lake Arrowhead (10 mi), North Windham (10 mi), South Windham (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023