| ZIP Code | 04345 |
|---|---|
| City | Gardiner |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 294 ft |
| Latitude | 44.195091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.793771 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,904 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 952 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 1,338 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 810 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,511 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,844 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,700 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $956/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,562 |
| Vacant Units | 445 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,562 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 445 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 04345 is located in Gardiner, Maine, within Kennebec County. With a population of 12,363, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 04345 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,844 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04345 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $956 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 04345 is primarily White (91.37%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04345 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 04345 in Gardiner, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,363 residents, a median household income of $68,844, and a median home value of $208,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.