Biddeford Maine Map

About Biddeford, Maine

Biddeford is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of 22,498. The population density is 288.3 people per km². Biddeford is located at 43.4926°N, 70.4534°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 4005.

Biddeford, a place where the Saco River meets the Atlantic, offers a rugged, windswept beauty. It lies 14.8 miles south-west of South Portland, ME (from South Portland, ME: bearing 226°T), and is situated 0.8 miles south-west of Saco. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the granite bones of the coast, weathered by relentless surf, give way to rolling hills dotted with sturdy pines and birch. Along the riverbanks, the land flattens, revealing marshy expanses where seabirds wheel and cry, their calls carried on the salty air. Even in the heart of Biddeford, the persistent scent of brine clings, a reminder of the powerful ocean just a stone's throw away. Summer days here possess a particular clarity, the light sharp and clean, while autumn paints the hillsides in hues of russet and gold, the air crisp and carrying the faint, sweet perfume of decaying leaves. Once a powerhouse of textile manufacturing, Biddeford's industrial past is etched into the very brickwork of its historic mill buildings, grand structures that now house a vibrant mix of artisan workshops, breweries, and residential lofts. This transformation speaks to the resilience of Biddeford, a community that has successfully reinvented itself. The city's economy, while still bearing the echoes of its manufacturing heritage, has broadened to embrace technology startups and a burgeoning tourism sector drawn to the nearby beaches and the revitalized downtown. The legacy of its founders, many of them ambitious industrialists and hardy seafarers, can still be felt in the determined spirit of its residents, a spirit that navigates the changing tides with a quiet, enduring strength.

About This Biddeford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Biddeford, Maine — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.492584, -70.453384. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Biddeford and York County.

Detailed location data for Biddeford includes the ZIP code (04005), telephone area code (207), county seat of York County (Alfred), and school district assignment (Biddeford). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Biddeford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.