Saco
City in York County, Maine
Saco is a city in York County, Maine, with 20,381 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Orchard Beach, 3.2 miles E.
- 20,381residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 38.6 sq miland area · 99.9 km²
- 528 / sq mipopulation density
- 04064main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Saco
Saco ( SAH-koh) is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 20,381 at the 2020 census. It is home to Ferry Beach State Park, Funtown Splashtown USA, Thornton Academy and General Dynamics Armament Systems (also known by its former name, Saco Defense), a subsidiary of the defense contractor General Dynamics. Saco sees much tourism during summer months due to its amusement parks, Camp Ellis Beach and Pier, Ferry Beach State Park, and proximity to Old Orchard Beach.
Saco is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. Saco's twin-city is Biddeford.
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Living in Saco
- Median household income
- $92,241
- Median home value
- $413,100
- Median rent
- $1,249/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Saco had 20,381 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,381 |
|---|---|
| Density | 528 per sq mi (204 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saco at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,381 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.58 sq mi (99.9 km²) |
| Water area | 14.24 sq mi (36.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5279° N, 70.4196° W |
| ZIP codes | 04064, 04005, 04063, 04072 |
| Official website | sacomaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2364675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saco
- Old Orchard Beach3.2 mi E
- Dunstan3.3 mi NE
- Scarborough5.2 mi NE
- Oak Hill6.2 mi NE
- Biddeford6.3 mi S
- Dayton7.9 mi W
- Arundel8.2 mi SW
- Buxton9.6 mi NW
- South Portland9.8 mi NE
- Kennebunkport11.2 mi S
- Cape Elizabeth11.2 mi E
- West Kennebunk11.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Saco
What county is Saco in?
Saco is in York County, Maine.
What is the population of Saco, ME?
20,381 people lived in Saco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saco, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04064. Other ZIP codes: 04005, 04063, 04072.
What is the elevation of Saco?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saco?
Old Orchard Beach (3.2 mi), Dunstan (3.3 mi), Scarborough (5.2 mi), Oak Hill (6.2 mi), Biddeford (6.3 mi).
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