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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

Cumberland County61/100
Maine avg65/100
National avg73/100

How Cumberland County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

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:

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 04011 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 04097 (47/100)
$422K
Median Home Value
$2,248
Avg Remediation (53% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Cumberland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
6 (6 health)
2023
7 (7 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 26.7% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
63.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
57%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Flood $633/yr
Energy Code Gap $332/yr
Water / Lead $186/yr

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

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 20%

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

$422K
Median Home Value
$2,248
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 26.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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.

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

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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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Cumberland County?
Cumberland County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 50 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cumberland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $910 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1975. 63.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to Maine?
Cumberland County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Maine state average of 65/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cumberland County, ME: HSS 61/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/cumberland/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cumberland County, ME: HSS 61/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/cumberland/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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