ZIP Code 04359

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South Gardiner · Kennebec County · Maine

Population
388

208/sq mi

Median home value
$186,700

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.0%

Median age 54.7

Land area
1.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 04359 in South Gardiner, Maine has a population of 388. Median home value is $186,700, 33% below the US average. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in South Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. The area is home to 388 residents, producing a population density of 208 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 04359 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04359 sits at , while per-capita income is $57,211. The poverty rate stands at 0.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $186,700 (34% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 25.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kennebec County, so you can benchmark 04359 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 →

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 04359, South Gardiner, 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

388

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04359?

54.7

Median Age

75.8%

Male

24.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$57,211

Per Capita Income

0.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

136

Total Housing Units

136

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.0%
Renter 75.0%

$186,700

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 04359, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,409,000.

5

Businesses

73

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 04359 vs 04345 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04345 Gardiner, ME 11,646 1.9 mi
04346 Randolph, ME 1,772 4.0 mi
04342 Dresden, ME 1,672 6.9 mi
04357 Richmond, ME 3,399 5.0 mi
04344 Farmingdale, ME 2,951 6.4 mi
04347 Hallowell, ME 2,355 8.2 mi
04353 Whitefield, ME 2,300 7.6 mi
04535 Alna, ME 709 8.8 mi
04008 Bowdoinham, ME 2,723 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04359 in?
ZIP code 04359 (South Gardiner) 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 04359?
ZIP code 04359 in South Gardiner, ME has a population of 388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04359?
The median home value in ZIP 04359 is $186,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04359 is White at 99.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04359?
ZIP code 04359 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04359?
In ZIP code 04359, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 04359?
In ZIP code 04359, approximately 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04359 is 0.7% 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 Gardiner, ME

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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