| ZIP Code | 04355 |
|---|---|
| City | Readfield |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 212 ft |
| Latitude | 44.384388 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.9502 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.7% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 368 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 173 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 140 (7.9%) |
| Bachelors | 178 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 920 (51.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,583 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,900 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,335 |
| Vacant Units | 355 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 355 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 04355 is located in Readfield, Maine, within Kennebec County. With a population of 2,628, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 04355 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,583 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04355 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 04355 is primarily White (96.99%). Residents are highly educated — 61.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04355 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 04355 in Readfield, ME is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,628 residents, a median household income of $88,583, and a median home value of $300,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.