ZIP Code 04358

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South China · Kennebec County · Maine

Population
4,276

33/sq mi

Median income
$96,309

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$240,000

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.9%

Median age 40.9

Land area
128.8 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04358?

40.9

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04358 in?
ZIP code 04358 (South China) 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 04358?
ZIP code 04358 in South China, ME has a population of 4,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04358?
The median household income in ZIP 04358 is $96,309, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04358?
The median home value in ZIP 04358 is $240,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04358?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04358 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04358?
ZIP code 04358 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04358?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04358 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04358?
In ZIP code 04358, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 04358?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04358 is 29.8 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 04358?
In ZIP code 04358, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04358?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04358 is 6.0% 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 South China, 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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