Richmond, ME · standard
ZIP Code 04357
Sagadahoc County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,399
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,854
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richmond pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04357 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 04357 (Richmond, ME) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 04357 covers 78.9 square miles in Richmond, Sagadahoc County, Maine (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,399 residents on file, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 04357 reports a modest median household income of $65,854 (10% below the average Maine ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,148. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $242,700 (14% below the average Maine ZIP) and median rent is $1,077; 69.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sagadahoc County, so 04357 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 04357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, ME
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04357.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 04357, Richmond, 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
3,399
Population
78.9
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04357?
36.9
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
3.2%
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?
$65,854
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,148
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 04357 ranks among Maine ZIPs
Richmond, 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)
$65,854 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
1,782housing units
1,782
Total Housing Units
1,599
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,077
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 04357, employing approximately 533 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,883,000.
78
Businesses
533
Employees
$24.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 04357 vs 04345 →
ZIP 04357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04345
Gardiner (04345)
11,646 residents
- 04578 4,450
Wiscasset (04578)
4,450 residents
- 04350 3,577
Litchfield (04350)
3,577 residents
- 04357 3,399
Richmond (04357)
3,399 residents
- 04287 3,224
Bowdoin (04287)
3,224 residents
- 04344 2,951
Farmingdale (04344)
2,951 residents
- 04008 2,723
Bowdoinham (04008)
2,723 residents
- 04346 1,772
Randolph (04346)
1,772 residents
- 04342 1,672
Dresden (04342)
1,672 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04357 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 04357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 04008
Bowdoinham (04008)
$108,479 median income
- 04287
Bowdoin (04287)
$91,239 median income
- 04350
Litchfield (04350)
$84,904 median income
- 04578
Wiscasset (04578)
$81,063 median income
- 04345
Gardiner (04345)
$77,410 median income
- 04342
Dresden (04342)
$74,844 median income
- 04344
Farmingdale (04344)
$71,635 median income
- 04346
Randolph (04346)
$66,574 median income
- 04357
Richmond (04357)
$65,854 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 04357 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04345 | Gardiner, ME | 11,646 | 5.6 mi |
| 04008 | Bowdoinham, ME | 2,723 | 6.2 mi |
| 04359 | South Gardiner, ME | 388 | 5.0 mi |
| 04342 | Dresden, ME | 1,672 | 5.4 mi |
| 04344 | Farmingdale, ME | 2,951 | 9.3 mi |
| 04350 | Litchfield, ME | 3,577 | 6.1 mi |
| 04346 | Randolph, ME | 1,772 | 8.6 mi |
| 04287 | Bowdoin, ME | 3,224 | 8.3 mi |
| 04578 | Wiscasset, ME | 4,450 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 04357, 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 (3,399 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 04357 in?
ZIP code 04357 (Richmond) is located in Sagadahoc County, Maine. Sagadahoc County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sagadahoc-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04357?
ZIP code 04357 in Richmond, ME has a population of 3,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04357?
The median household income in ZIP 04357 is $65,854, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04357?
The median home value in ZIP 04357 is $242,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04357 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04357?
ZIP code 04357 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04357 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04357?
In ZIP code 04357, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 04357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04357 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04357?
In ZIP code 04357, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04357 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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