Belfast
City in Waldo County, Maine
Belfast is a city in Waldo County, Maine, with 6,938 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 85 ft (26 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waldo, 4.3 miles NW.
- 6,938residents (2020 Census)
- 85 ftelevation · 26 m
- 34.1 sq miland area · 88.2 km²
- 204 / sq mipopulation density
- 04915ZIP code
About Belfast
Belfast is a city in Waldo County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 6,938. Located at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River estuary on Belfast Bay and Penobscot Bay. Belfast is the county seat of Waldo County.
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Living in Belfast
- Median household income
- $67,679
- Median home value
- $340,900
- Median rent
- $962/mo
- Median age
- 60.6
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Belfast had 6,938 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,938 |
|---|---|
| Density | 204 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belfast at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Waldo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,938 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.05 sq mi (88.2 km²) |
| Water area | 4.32 sq mi (11.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4259° N, 69.0264° W |
| ZIP code | 04915 |
| Official website | cityofbelfast.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2303950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belfast
- Waldo4.3 mi NW
- Northport5.0 mi S
- Belmont5.3 mi SW
- Searsport5.7 mi NE
- Swanville6.3 mi N
- Morrill7.1 mi W
- Lincolnville8.9 mi S
- Searsmont9.0 mi W
- Brooks9.0 mi NW
- Castine10.9 mi E
- Stockton Springs11.1 mi NE
- Knox11.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Belfast
What county is Belfast in?
Belfast is in Waldo County, Maine.
What is the population of Belfast, ME?
6,938 people lived in Belfast at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belfast, ME?
The ZIP code of Belfast is 04915.
What is the elevation of Belfast?
85 feet (26 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belfast?
Waldo (4.3 mi), Northport (5.0 mi), Belmont (5.3 mi), Searsport (5.7 mi), Swanville (6.3 mi).
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