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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
$54,775
Median income
$217,300
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th 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.

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 Maine average), while per-capita income is $36,923. Local economic indicators show a 15.0% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $217,300 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $950 a month; 62.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kennebec County, so you can benchmark 04330 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 04330?

42.6

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$36,923

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04330 ranks nationally

Augusta, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,775 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,342

Total Housing Units

12,370

Occupied Units

972

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$217,300

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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

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ZIP 04330 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04330 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04330 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04346 Randolph, ME 1,772 9.0 mi
04347 Hallowell, ME 2,355 6.3 mi
04989 Vassalboro, ME 4,215 6.3 mi
04351 Manchester, ME 2,571 6.5 mi
04344 Farmingdale, ME 2,951 8.4 mi
04917 Belgrade, ME 2,849 10.0 mi
04962 North Vassalboro, ME 125 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kennebec County

04901 standard
Waterville, ME
Pop: 26,248
04345 standard
Gardiner, ME
Pop: 11,646
04963 standard
Oakland, ME
Pop: 7,238
04364 standard
Winthrop, ME
Pop: 6,025
04358 standard
South China, ME
Pop: 4,276
04989 standard
Vassalboro, ME
Pop: 4,215

Related Areas

Kennebec County Augusta, ME Maine

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.