Scarborough

Town in Cumberland County, Maine

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Scarborough is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, with 22,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Hill, 1.8 miles N.

About Scarborough

Scarborough is a town in Cumberland County on the southern coast of the U.S. state of Maine. Located about 7 miles (11 km) south of Portland, Scarborough is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. The population was 22,135 at the 2020 census, making it the 6th most populous municipality in Maine, as well as the largest in the state to be referred to as "Town".

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Living in Scarborough

Median household income
$133,558
Median home value
$551,900
Median rent
$1,956/mo
Median age
48.8
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Scarborough, ME population

Scarborough had 22,135 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census22,135
Density464 per sq mi (179 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Scarborough at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyCumberland County
TypeTown
Population22,135 (2020)
Land area47.75 sq mi (123.7 km²)
Water area22.88 sq mi (59.25 km²)
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates43.5712° N, 70.3342° W
ZIP codes04074, 04064, 04106
Official websitescarboroughmaine.org
Census code (GEOID)2300566145

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Scarborough

What county is Scarborough in?

Scarborough is in Cumberland County, Maine.

What is the population of Scarborough, ME?

22,135 people lived in Scarborough at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Scarborough, ME?

The main ZIP code is 04074. Other ZIP codes: 04064, 04106.

What is the elevation of Scarborough?

16 feet (5 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Scarborough?

Oak Hill (1.8 mi), Dunstan (2.6 mi), Old Orchard Beach (2.8 mi), South Portland (4.8 mi), Saco (5.2 mi).

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