Randolph, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04346
Kennebec County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,772
- 320/sq mi High-density area
- $66,574
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Randolph pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 320
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04346 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04346 covers 5.5 square miles in Randolph, Kennebec County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,772 residents on file, a density of 320 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04346 reports a modest median household income of $66,574 (9% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,796. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,300 (39% below the average Maine ZIP), and median rent is $1,186; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kennebec County, so 04346 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 04346
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Randolph, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04346.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 04346, Randolph, 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
1,772
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
320
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04346?
49.6
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.2%
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?
$66,574
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$38,796
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04346 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Randolph, 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)
$66,574 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
914housing units
914
Total Housing Units
774
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,186
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 04346, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,977,000.
29
Businesses
264
Employees
$15.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 04346 vs 04359 →
ZIP 04346 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
- 04345
Gardiner (04345)
11,646 residents
- 04357 3,399
Richmond (04357)
3,399 residents
- 04344 2,951
Farmingdale (04344)
2,951 residents
- 04351 2,571
Manchester (04351)
2,571 residents
- 04347 2,355
Hallowell (04347)
2,355 residents
- 04353 2,300
Whitefield (04353)
2,300 residents
- 04346 1,772
Randolph (04346)
1,772 residents
- 04535 709
Alna (04535)
709 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04346 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04346 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04535
Alna (04535)
$93,125 median income
- 04351
Manchester (04351)
$92,031 median income
- 04345
Gardiner (04345)
$77,410 median income
- 04353
Whitefield (04353)
$73,875 median income
- 04344
Farmingdale (04344)
$71,635 median income
- 04347
Hallowell (04347)
$68,398 median income
- 04346
Randolph (04346)
$66,574 median income
- 04357
Richmond (04357)
$65,854 median income
- 04330
Augusta (04330)
$54,775 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04346 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04359 | South Gardiner, ME | 388 | 4.0 mi |
| 04345 | Gardiner, ME | 11,646 | 3.0 mi |
| 04344 | Farmingdale, ME | 2,951 | 3.9 mi |
| 04347 | Hallowell, ME | 2,355 | 5.0 mi |
| 04330 | Augusta, ME | 26,086 | 9.0 mi |
| 04353 | Whitefield, ME | 2,300 | 7.1 mi |
| 04357 | Richmond, ME | 3,399 | 8.6 mi |
| 04351 | Manchester, ME | 2,571 | 8.6 mi |
| 04343 | East Winthrop, ME | 25 | 9.5 mi |
| 04535 | Alna, ME | 709 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04346, 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 (1,772 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 04346 in?
ZIP code 04346 (Randolph) 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 04346?
ZIP code 04346 in Randolph, ME has a population of 1,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04346?
The median household income in ZIP 04346 is $66,574, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04346?
The median home value in ZIP 04346 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04346 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04346?
ZIP code 04346 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04346 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04346?
In ZIP code 04346, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 04346?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04346 is 23.0 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 04346?
In ZIP code 04346, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04346 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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