Scarborough
Town in Cumberland County, Maine

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.
- 22,135residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 47.7 sq miland area · 123.7 km²
- 464 / sq mipopulation density
- 04074main ZIP code (3 in total)
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 had 22,135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 464 per sq mi (179 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scarborough at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,135 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.75 sq mi (123.7 km²) |
| Water area | 22.88 sq mi (59.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5712° N, 70.3342° W |
| ZIP codes | 04074, 04064, 04106 |
| Official website | scarboroughmaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300566145 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scarborough
- Oak Hill1.8 mi N
- Dunstan2.6 mi W
- Old Orchard Beach2.8 mi SW
- South Portland4.8 mi NE
- Saco5.2 mi SW
- Cape Elizabeth6.5 mi E
- Portland8.6 mi NE
- Westbrook9.5 mi N
- Biddeford9.6 mi S
- Gorham11.1 mi NW
- Buxton11.2 mi NW
- Long Island11.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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