Augusta, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04330
Kennebec County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,086
- 86/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,775
- Median income Below-median income area
- $217,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 86
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04330 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 04330 (Augusta, ME) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.6 in 2023 to 289.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 04330 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, with 26,086 residents across 303.3 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04330 reports a modest median household income of $54,775 (25% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,923. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $217,300 (23% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $950; owner occupancy is 62.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kennebec County, so 04330 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 04330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04330.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
199 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 78
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04330, Augusta, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,086
Population
303.3
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04330?
42.6
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,775
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$36,923
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04330 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Augusta, ME household income vs. every Maine ZIP code
Median household income among 395 reporting Maine ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,775 19th percentile higher than 19% of 395 Maine ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,342housing units
13,342
Total Housing Units
12,370
Occupied Units
972
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,300
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 04330 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 173 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 204 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 230 |
| 2023 | +18.5% | 273 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 290 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,031 business establishments in ZIP 04330, employing approximately 20,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,226,108,000.
1,031
Businesses
20,287
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 199 | 19.3% |
| Retail trade | 171 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 70 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.0% |
| Information | 20 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 04330 vs 04346 →
ZIP 04330 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
26,086 residents
- 04989 4,215
Vassalboro (04989)
4,215 residents
- 04344 2,951
Farmingdale (04344)
2,951 residents
- 04917 2,849
Belgrade (04917)
2,849 residents
- 04351 2,571
Manchester (04351)
2,571 residents
- 04347 2,355
Hallowell (04347)
2,355 residents
- 04346 1,772
Randolph (04346)
1,772 residents
- 04962 125
North Vassalboro (04962)
125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04330 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04330 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04351
Manchester (04351)
$92,031 median income
- 04917
Belgrade (04917)
$88,338 median income
- 04989
Vassalboro (04989)
$72,300 median income
- 04344
Farmingdale (04344)
$71,635 median income
- 04347
Hallowell (04347)
$68,398 median income
- 04346
Randolph (04346)
$66,574 median income
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
$54,775 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04330 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04330, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,086 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 04330 in?
ZIP code 04330 (Augusta) is located in Kennebec County, Maine. Kennebec County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kennebec-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04330?
ZIP code 04330 in Augusta, ME has a population of 26,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04330?
The median household income in ZIP 04330 is $54,775, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04330?
The median home value in ZIP 04330 is $217,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04330 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04330?
ZIP code 04330 has 1,031 business establishments employing approximately 20,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04330 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Retail trade (171), Other services (except public administration) (135). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 04330?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 04330 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04330?
In ZIP code 04330, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04330 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04330?
In ZIP code 04330, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04330 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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