City

Readfield, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Kennebec County  ·  Maine

👥2,628Population
💰$88,583Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$300,900Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓61.7%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads61.7% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
HS Graduate368 (20.7%)
Some College173 (9.7%)
Associates140 (7.9%)
Bachelors178 (10%)
Graduate Degree920 (51.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 51.7%Edu
HS Grad20.7%
Some College9.7%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate51.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,583 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$300,900 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,335
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Readfield, ME

Readfield is a city in Maine, located in Kennebec County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,628 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Readfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,583 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Readfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,900, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Readfield is highly educated. 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.99%).

Readfield, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Readfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04355 2,628 $88,583 $300,900 5.8% 61.7% 89.1%