04768 Zip Code, Portage

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Portage

Summary: 04768 (Portage, ME) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP code 04768 in Portage, ME has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 180, which is 80% above the national average. This ZIP code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Portage.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: May 26, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High
Low 180 / 300 High
Violent Crime 154
54% above national avg
Property Crime 108
8% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 04768 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 04768 in Portage, ME has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 180, which is 80% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Portage.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 178, 78% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 57). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Assault · Index 178 (78% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 57 (43% below avg)

04768 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
147 +47% Moderate
Assault
178 +78% High
Robbery
148 +48% Moderate
Rape
143 +43% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
167 +67% High
Larceny / Theft
57 -43% Low
Vehicle Theft
100 0% Average

04768 Crime Map

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04768 Demographics & Context

Population
412
Median Income
$52,229
Home Value
$110,301
Median Age
56
Pop. Density
3/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 14.6%
Graduate Degree 4.3%

Housing

83%
17%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 95.7%
Black 1%
Hispanic 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
04768 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 04768, Portage?

Zip code 04768 in Portage, ME has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 180, which is 80% above the national average. Zip code 04768 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Portage.

Is Zip code 04768 a safe neighborhood in Portage?

Zip code 04768 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Portage, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Assault (index: 178), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 57). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Portage.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 04768?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 04768 is Assault, with a crime index of 178 (78% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 04768?

Zip code 04768 has a population of approximately 412. The median household income is $52,229. The median home value is $110,301. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 04768 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 04768's overall crime rate is 80% above the national average (index 180 vs 100). Within Portage, 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 May 2026.