City

South China, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Kennebec County  ·  Maine

👥4,475Population
💰$93,825Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$234,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,037 (32.7%)
Some College292 (9.2%)
Associates378 (11.9%)
Bachelors350 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,110 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College9.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,825 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$234,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units2,461
Vacant Units606

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About South China, ME

South China is a city in Maine, located in Kennebec County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,475 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, South China is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,825 is above the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South China is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South China is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in South China
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04358 4,475 $93,825 $234,300 $1,000 0.7% 46.0% 91.0%