| ZIP Code | 04358 |
|---|---|
| City | South China |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 287 ft |
| Latitude | 44.414473 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.535271 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.0% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 86% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,037 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 292 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 378 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 350 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,110 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,825 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,000/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,461 |
| Vacant Units | 606 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,461 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 606 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 04358 is located in South China, Maine, within Kennebec County. With a population of 4,475, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 04358 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,825 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04358 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,000 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 04358 is primarily White (94.55%). Residents are well-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04358 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 04358 in South China, ME is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,475 residents, a median household income of $93,825, and a median home value of $234,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.