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Winthrop, ME
Census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04364.
Population
3,108
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
562
ZIP codes
1
Winthrop and its ZIP codes
Winthrop at a glance
- Winthrop is about 12 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,058, 18% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,900 (17% below Maine) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for Winthrop, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winthrop, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,058
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$244,900
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
89.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (435), French Americans (221), German Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kennebec County. PPP loans are for Winthrop.
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
$7.1M
160 loans, 960 jobs reported
How people get to work
Winthrop, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home25.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winthrop, 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° / 12°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winthrop, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Winthrop
1 in or overlapping Winthrop. Population shown
Cities near Winthrop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HallowellCity | 7 mi | 5.9 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| AugustaCity | 11 mi | 55.1 |
| GardinerCity | 12 mi | 15.7 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| GreeneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Livermore FallsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| TurnerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| ChisholmCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| LewistonCity | 19 mi | 34.1 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| WatervilleCity | 22 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winthrop, ME in?
- Winthrop is in Kennebec County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Winthrop, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winthrop include 04364.
- What is the population of Winthrop, ME?
- About 3,108 people live in Winthrop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winthrop?
- Nearby places include Hallowell (7 mi), Farmingdale (9.7 mi), Augusta (11 mi), Gardiner (12 mi), Randolph (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023