ZIP Code 04347

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Hallowell · Kennebec County · Maine

Population
2,355

155/sq mi

Median income
$68,398

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$295,300

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.5%

Median age 50.3

Land area
15.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 04347 in Hallowell, Maine has a population of 2,355. The median household income is $68,398, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $295,300, 6% above the US average. 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04347 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine. The area is home to 2,355 residents, producing a population density of 155 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04347 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04347 sits at $68,398 (7% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $46,949. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $295,300 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04347 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kennebec County, so you can benchmark 04347 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04347

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04347.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,355

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04347?

50.3

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$46,949

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,455

Total Housing Units

1,289

Occupied Units

166

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$295,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Hallowell, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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