COUNTY REPORT ME

Cumberland County, Maine

50 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Cumberland County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Cumberland County receives a C, the middle grade on the A-F scale, with 50 ZIP codes tracked.

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 04011 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 04097 (47/100)
$422K
Median Home Value
$450
Avg Remediation (0.11% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $689, largest modeled factor: Flood

55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
55%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $689

Flood $633/yr
Energy Code Gap $332/yr
Water / Lead $154/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
$450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Cumberland County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

12 water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Cumberland County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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 04085 Steep Falls 65 C 6 $276K
6 04092 Westbrook 65 C 6 $342K
7 04102 Portland 65 C 6 $464K
8 04103 Portland 65 C 6 $422K
9 04105 Falmouth 65 C 6 $670K
10 04106 South Portland 65 C 6 $404K
11 04107 Cape Elizabeth 65 C 6 $660K
12 04062 Windham 64 C 8 $371K
13 04074 Scarborough 60 C 13 $503K
14 04096 Yarmouth 48 D 6 $573K
15 04021 Cumberland Center 47 D 9 $507K
16 04097 North Yarmouth 47 D 9 $480K
17 04003 Bailey Island — — $625K
18 04009 Bridgton — — 8 $287K
19 04013 Bustins Island — — —
20 04015 Casco — — $285K
21 04017 Chebeague Island — — 9 $510K
22 04019 Cliff Island — — 6 $839K
23 04024 East Baldwin — — $239K
24 04029 Sebago — — $273K
25 04032 Freeport — — 0 $446K
26 04033 Freeport — — —
27 04034 Freeport — — —
28 04039 Gray — — 7 (2 health) $333K
29 04040 Harrison — — $244K
30 04050 Long Island — — 6 $462K
31 04055 Naples — — $257K
32 04057 North Bridgton — — —
33 04069 Pownal — — $400K
34 04070 Scarborough — — —
35 04077 South Casco — — —
36 04078 South Freeport — — —
37 04079 Harpswell — — $566K
38 04082 South Windham — — —
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

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Cumberland County in Maine covers 50 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 16 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?
We map 12 public water systems to 50 ZIP codes in our data for Cumberland County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Cumberland County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $689 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1975. 55% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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
@misc{zipcheckup-county-maine-cumberland,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cumberland County, ME: HSS 61/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/maine/cumberland/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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