ZIP Code 04358
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South China · Kennebec County · Maine
- Population
- 4,276
- Median income
- $96,309
- Median home value
- $240,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.9%
- Land area
- 128.8 sq mi
33/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
New York
ZIP code 04358 in South China, Maine has a population of 4,276. The median household income is $96,309, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $240,000, 14% below the US average. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 04358 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.8 square miles in South China, Kennebec County, Maine. The area is home to 4,276 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 04358 against Maine and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04358 sits at $96,309 (31% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $45,079. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $240,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04358 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kennebec County, so you can benchmark 04358 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 04358
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04358.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04358, South China, 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
4,276
Population
128.8
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 04358?
40.9
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$96,309
Median Household Income
+31% vs state
$45,079
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,539
Total Housing Units
1,895
Occupied Units
644
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 04358, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,098,000.
81
Businesses
597
Employees
$26.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.4% |
| Information | 5 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
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 04358 vs 04926 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04926 | China Village, ME | 52 | 4.5 mi |
| 04989 | Vassalboro, ME | 4,215 | 5.7 mi |
| 04354 | Palermo, ME | 1,535 | 5.4 mi |
| 04363 | Windsor, ME | 2,575 | 7.7 mi |
| 04962 | North Vassalboro, ME | 125 | 6.7 mi |
| 04901 | Waterville, ME | 26,248 | 9.6 mi |
| 04910 | Albion, ME | 2,041 | 8.2 mi |
| 04574 | Washington, ME | 1,510 | 12.2 mi |
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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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