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Winterport, ME
Census-designated place in Waldo County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04496.
Population
1,057
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
182
ZIP codes
1
Winterport and its ZIP codes
Winterport at a glance
- Winterport is about 4.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,694, close to the Maine median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $302,800.
Local data for Winterport, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winterport, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,694
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$302,800
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
45.2%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (205), German Americans (182), Italian Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waldo County. PPP loans are for Winterport.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,626
11,300 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$332M
FY 2026, $8,395 per person
How people get to work
Winterport, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.2%
- Carpooled30.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winterport, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
704
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
133
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winterport, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Winterport
1 in or overlapping Winterport. Population shown
Cities near Winterport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 11.4 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 11 |
| BrewerCity | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| SearsportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| BangorCity | 13 mi | 34.3 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| BelfastCity | 17 mi | 34.1 |
| CastineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| EllsworthCity | 19 mi | 79.3 |
| Blue HillCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.7 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| Old TownCity | 22 mi | 38.8 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winterport, ME in?
- Winterport is in Waldo County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Winterport, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winterport include 04496.
- What is the population of Winterport, ME?
- About 1,057 people live in Winterport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winterport?
- Nearby places include Bucksport (4.5 mi), Hampden (6.7 mi), Brewer (11 mi), Searsport (13 mi), Bangor (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023