04961 Zip Code, New Portland

Crime Rate & Statistics

A+

One of the safest zip codes — significantly below-average crime

Safer than 0% of zip codes in New Portland

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High

Low 154 / 300 High

Violent Crime 137

37% above national avg

Property Crime 101

1% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 04961 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is extremely safe. Zip code 04961 in New Portland, ME has a safety grade of A+. The overall crime index is 154, which is 54% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in New Portland.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 154, 54% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 58). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Assault · Index 154 (54% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Vehicle Theft · Index 58 (42% below avg)

04961 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and New Portland city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs New Portland	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	123	+23%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	154	+54%	N/A	High
Robbery	149	+49%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	120	+20%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	152	+52%	N/A	High
Larceny / Theft	92	-8%	N/A	Average
Vehicle Theft	58	-42%	N/A	Low

04961 Crime Map

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04961 Demographics & Context

Population

926

Median Income

$48,545

Home Value

$77,382

Median Age

Pop. Density

2/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 9.2%

Graduate Degree 7%

Housing

89%

11%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 95.2%

Black 0.6%

Hispanic 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

04961 Crime Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 04961, New Portland?

Zip code 04961 in New Portland, ME has a crime safety grade of A+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 154, which is 54% above the national average. Zip code 04961 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in New Portland.

Is Zip code 04961 a safe neighborhood in New Portland?

Zip code 04961 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in New Portland, earning a crime grade of A+. The highest concern is Assault (index: 154), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 58). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in New Portland.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 04961?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 04961 is Assault, with a crime index of 154 (54% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 04961?

Zip code 04961 has a population of approximately 926. The median household income is $48,545. The median home value is $77,382. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 04961 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 04961's overall crime rate is 54% above the national average (index 154 vs 100). Within New Portland, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.