| ZIP Code | 04359 |
|---|---|
| City | South Gardiner |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 53 ft |
| Latitude | 44.179541 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.761284 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23011 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 106 (38.7%) |
| Some College | 52 (19%) |
| Associates | 35 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 44 (16.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,652 ▲ 58% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,500 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 160 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 160 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 42.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 04359 is located in South Gardiner, Maine, within Kennebec County. With a population of 375, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.3 years. Economically, 04359 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,652 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04359 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,500 is below the national average. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.5%) and renters (57.5%). Median home values have increased by 68% since 2019.
The population of 04359 is primarily White (98.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%.
A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 04359 in South Gardiner, ME is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, and an older community. With 375 residents, a median household income of $120,652, and a median home value of $198,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.