Cumberland County, Maine
50 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Cumberland County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Compared to top-scoring counties, Cumberland County's 50 ZIP codes land in the middle tier - some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Cumberland County Compares
How Cumberland County Compares
Cumberland County scores 4 points below the Maine state average (65/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cumberland County, Maine
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 8.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $910, driven primarily by flood
63.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cumberland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $910
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
138,244 housing units in Cumberland County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Cumberland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cumberland County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Cumberland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Cumberland County
8 community water systems serving Cumberland County.
- C
- C
- D
- D
Show all 8 water systems
12 total water systems serve Cumberland County.
Systems with the most violations in Cumberland County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- D
All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County
50 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04011 | Brunswick | 67 | C | 0 | $344K |
| 2 | 04038 | Gorham | 65 | C | 6 | $426K |
| 3 | 04071 | Raymond | 65 | C | 6 | $368K |
| 4 | 04084 | Standish | 65 | C | 6 | $335K |
| 5 | 04092 | Westbrook | 65 | C | 6 | $342K |
| 6 | 04102 | Portland | 65 | C | 6 | $464K |
| 7 | 04103 | Portland | 65 | C | 6 | $422K |
| 8 | 04105 | Falmouth | 65 | C | 6 | $670K |
| 9 | 04106 | South Portland | 65 | C | 6 | $404K |
| 10 | 04107 | Cape Elizabeth | 65 | C | 6 | $660K |
| 11 | 04062 | Windham | 64 | C | 8 | $371K |
| 12 | 04074 | Scarborough | 60 | C | 13 | $503K |
| 13 | 04096 | Yarmouth | 48 | D | 6 | $573K |
| 14 | 04021 | Cumberland Center | 47 | D | 9 | $507K |
| 15 | 04097 | North Yarmouth | 47 | D | 9 | $480K |
| 16 | 04003 | Bailey Island | — | — | $625K | |
| 17 | 04009 | Bridgton | — | — | 8 | $287K |
| 18 | 04013 | Bustins Island | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 04015 | Casco | — | — | $285K | |
| 20 | 04017 | Chebeague Island | — | — | 9 | $510K |
| 21 | 04019 | Cliff Island | — | — | 6 | $839K |
| 22 | 04024 | East Baldwin | — | — | $239K | |
| 23 | 04029 | Sebago | — | — | $273K | |
| 24 | 04032 | Freeport | — | — | 0 | $446K |
| 25 | 04033 | Freeport | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 04034 | Freeport | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 04039 | Gray | — | — | 7 (2 health) | $333K |
| 28 | 04040 | Harrison | — | — | $244K | |
| 29 | 04050 | Long Island | — | — | 6 | $462K |
| 30 | 04055 | Naples | — | — | $257K | |
| 31 | 04057 | North Bridgton | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 04069 | Pownal | — | — | $400K | |
| 33 | 04070 | Scarborough | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 04077 | South Casco | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 04078 | South Freeport | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 04079 | Harpswell | — | — | $566K | |
| 37 | 04082 | South Windham | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 04085 | Steep Falls | — | — | 6 | $276K |
| 39 | 04091 | West Baldwin | — | — | $243K | |
| 40 | 04098 | Westbrook | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 04104 | Portland | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 04108 | Peaks Island | — | — | 6 | $488K |
| 43 | 04109 | Portland | — | — | 6 | $718K |
| 44 | 04110 | Cumberland Foreside | — | — | 9 | $955K |
| 45 | 04112 | Portland | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 04116 | South Portland | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 04122 | Portland | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 04123 | Portland | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 04124 | Portland | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 04260 | New Gloucester | — | — | $317K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cumberland County, Maine
Overview
Cumberland County in Maine covers 50 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 15 scored records.
23 of 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.