Hallowell, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04347
Kennebec County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,355
- 155/sq mi High-density area
- $68,398
- Median income Near-median income area
- $295,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hallowell pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 155
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04347 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 04347 covers 15.2 square miles in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,355 residents on file, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04347 reports a modest median household income of $68,398 (7% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,949. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 0.3%. Median home value is $295,300 (4% above the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $890; 58.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kennebec County, so 04347 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 04347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hallowell, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04347.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 04347, Hallowell, 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
2,355
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
155
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04347?
50.3
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
3.5%
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?
$68,398
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$46,949
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 04347 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Hallowell, 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)
$68,398 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,455housing units
1,455
Total Housing Units
1,289
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 126 business establishments in ZIP 04347, employing approximately 1,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,548,000.
126
Businesses
1,194
Employees
$59.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.4% |
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 04347 vs 04344 →
ZIP 04347 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
- 04364 6,025
Winthrop (04364)
6,025 residents
- 04350 3,577
Litchfield (04350)
3,577 residents
- 04344 2,951
Farmingdale (04344)
2,951 residents
- 04355 2,600
Readfield (04355)
2,600 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04347 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04347 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
- 04355
Readfield (04355)
$86,504 median income
- 04364
Winthrop (04364)
$86,470 median income
- 04350
Litchfield (04350)
$84,904 median income
- 04345
Gardiner (04345)
$77,410 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 04347 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04344 | Farmingdale, ME | 2,951 | 2.2 mi |
| 04351 | Manchester, ME | 2,571 | 3.7 mi |
| 04343 | East Winthrop, ME | 25 | 4.7 mi |
| 04346 | Randolph, ME | 1,772 | 5.0 mi |
| 04345 | Gardiner, ME | 11,646 | 6.5 mi |
| 04330 | Augusta, ME | 26,086 | 6.3 mi |
| 04359 | South Gardiner, ME | 388 | 8.2 mi |
| 04364 | Winthrop, ME | 6,025 | 7.5 mi |
| 04355 | Readfield, ME | 2,600 | 9.2 mi |
| 04350 | Litchfield, ME | 3,577 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04347, 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 (2,355 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 04347 in?
ZIP code 04347 (Hallowell) 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 04347?
ZIP code 04347 in Hallowell, ME has a population of 2,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04347?
The median household income in ZIP 04347 is $68,398, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04347?
The median home value in ZIP 04347 is $295,300, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04347 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04347?
ZIP code 04347 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04347 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04347?
In ZIP code 04347, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04347?
In ZIP code 04347, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04347 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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