Saco, ME GIS Map
Saco is a city in York County, Maine, with a population of about 20,381. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- York County
- Population
- 20,381
- Elevation
- 67 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5009, -70.4428
- ZIP code
- 04072
- Land area
- 38.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Saco, ME
Saco 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, 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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Saco
- Biddeford, ME1 mi
- Old Orchard Beach, ME3 mi
- Scarborough, ME8 mi
- Kennebunk, ME10 mi
- Westbrook, ME13 mi
- South Portland, ME14 mi
- Portland, ME14 mi
- Sanford, ME17 mi
Other Cities in York County
GIS Data for Saco, ME
The Saco map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Saco without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Saco Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
20,819
Households
8,998
Median household income
$92,241
Median age
44.9 years
Median home value
$413,100
Median gross rent
$1,249/mo
Owner-occupied homes
72.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
Below poverty level
6.4%
Land area
38.6 sq mi
Population density
540 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Saco
Saco Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
18,482
April 2020 (estimates base)
20,379
July 2024 estimate
21,064
Change 2010-2020
+10.3%
Change 2020-2024
+3.4%
Photos of Saco
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Saco
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Saco.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Main Street - Saco | 110 Main St, 04072 | Leased | 6,916 | Aug 2030 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Saco
General soil map unit at the city center: Scantic-Lamoine-Buxton
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 23 cm
Soil Components
- Scantic32%
Inceptisols · Typic Epiaquepts
- Lamoine15%
Inceptisols · Aeric Epiaquepts
- Buxton10%
Inceptisols · Aquic Dystric Eutrudepts
- Buxton9%
Inceptisols · Aquic Dystric Eutrudepts
- Boothbay8%
Inceptisols · Aquic Dystric Eutrudepts
- Buxton5%
Inceptisols · Aquic Dystric Eutrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Saco
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Kennebunkport, Me weather station, elevation 20 ft, 9.8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 77°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 13°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
48.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 33 | 35 | 41 | 52 | 62 | 71 | 77 | 76 | 69 | 59 | 48 | 39 |
| Avg low °F | 13 | 14 | 23 | 32 | 43 | 52 | 58 | 56 | 49 | 38 | 29 | 20 |
| Precip. in | 3.65 | 3.71 | 4.68 | 4.73 | 4.21 | 4.69 | 3.90 | 3.88 | 3.93 | 5.63 | 4.17 | 4.82 |
| Snow in | 13.3 | 13.3 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 10.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Saco
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for York County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 81.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormVery High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- HailVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Saco FAQ
What county is Saco in?
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Saco, Maine is located in York County.
What is the population of Saco?
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Saco has a population of about 20,381, making it the number 10 of the 26 Maine cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Saco?
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The elevation of Saco is approximately 67 feet (20 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Saco?
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The ZIP code for Saco is 04072.
What time zone is Saco in?
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Saco is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Saco from Augusta?
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Saco is about 65 miles from Augusta, the capital of Maine, in a straight line.
How far is Saco from Portland?
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Saco is about 14 miles from Portland, the largest city in Maine listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Saco?
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Cities near Saco include Biddeford, ME (1 miles); Old Orchard Beach, ME (3 miles); Scarborough, ME (8 miles); Kennebunk, ME (10 miles); Westbrook, ME (13 miles).
Local notes for Saco, ME
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.