City

Gardiner, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Kennebec County  ·  Maine

👥12,363Population
💰$68,844Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$208,700Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,904 (33.9%)
Some College952 (11.1%)
Associates1,338 (15.6%)
Bachelors810 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree2,511 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College11.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,844 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$208,700 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units5,562
Vacant Units445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Gardiner, ME

Gardiner is a city in Maine, located in Kennebec County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Gardiner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,844 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gardiner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gardiner is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.37%).

Gardiner, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Gardiner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04345 12,363 $68,844 $208,700 $956 5.6% 38.8% 78.2%