City

Augusta, ME

5 ZIP codes  ·  Kennebec County  ·  Maine

👥26,517Population
💰$55,158Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$197,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.4%
Asian1.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (0.4%)
HS Graduate6,380 (33.9%)
Some College3,074 (16.3%)
Associates2,389 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,693 (9%)
Graduate Degree5,219 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College16.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,158 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$197,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units13,017
Vacant Units961

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Augusta, ME

Augusta is a city in Maine, located in Kennebec County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,517 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Augusta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,158 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Augusta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Augusta is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.16%).

Augusta, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Augusta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04330 26,517 $55,158 $197,600 $912 6.4% 36.7% 63.5%

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