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Winslow, ME
Census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04901.
Population
5,873
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
980
ZIP codes
1
Winslow and its ZIP codes
Winslow at a glance
- Winslow is about 22 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 29th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $59,547 a year, 20% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,900 (27% below Maine) and median rent is $1,036 a month.
Local data for Winslow, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winslow, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,547
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$217,900
Median rent
$1,036/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (1,305), Irish Americans (558), Italian Americans (377).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kennebec County. PPP loans are for Winslow.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,915
62,270 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $12,023 per person
PPP loans
$64.3M
582 loans, 8,193 jobs reported
How people get to work
Winslow, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winslow, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
249
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winslow, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Winslow
1 in or overlapping Winslow. Population shown
Cities near Winslow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatervilleCity | 2.6 mi | 13.5 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5.4 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 8.9 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| AugustaCity | 16 mi | 55.1 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.4 |
| HallowellCity | 21 mi | 5.9 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.4 |
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winslow, ME in?
- Winslow is in Kennebec County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Winslow, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winslow include 04901.
- What is the population of Winslow, ME?
- About 5,873 people live in Winslow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winslow?
- Nearby places include Waterville (2.6 mi), Fairfield (2.8 mi), Oakland (4.6 mi), Clinton (9.4 mi), Unity (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023