04345 ZIP Code
Gardiner, Maine
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 04345 |
| City/Town: | Gardiner |
| County: | Kennebec |
| State: | Maine |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,282 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,194 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,904 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,513 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,100 |
| Land Area: | 71.7 sq miles
185.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.1951, -69.7938 |
Population Information (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,282 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,973 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,309 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 424 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 723 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 524 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 758 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,116 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,079 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,683 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,963 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 868 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 726 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,502 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 653 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 263 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $922 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,513 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,938 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 575 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,789 | 76.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,149 | 23.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,737 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 190 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 191 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,379 | 38.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,852 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 803 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,611 | 18.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 711 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (04345 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,194 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,872 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,685 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,904 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,834 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,489 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 345 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,630 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,759 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,321 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 409 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,317 | 92.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 114 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 141 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 694 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 692 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 540 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 507 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (04345 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 220 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 392 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 384 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 515 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 849 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 647 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 950 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 460 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 251 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (04345 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,210 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 413 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 111 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 524 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (04345 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 578 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 454 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 222 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,108 | 17.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 202 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 244 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 477 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,816 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 312 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 349 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 642 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,497 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,735 | 71.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,493 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 746 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (04345 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,676 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,725 | 34.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,402 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 235 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 159 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 481 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (04345 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,570 | 64.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 63 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 446 | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 376 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 227 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 48 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 52 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 723 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (04345 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 387 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 440 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 607 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 578 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 762 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 346 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 435 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 222 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,736 | 31.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (04345 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 39 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 628 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,772 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,045 | 37.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 730 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 299 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (04345 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 341 | 6.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 409 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 375 | 7.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,295 | 66.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 339 | 6.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 168 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (04345 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 411 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,422 | 28.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,956 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,149 | 23.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (04345 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 285 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 401 | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 797 | 21.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 668 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,079 | 28.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 429 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (04345 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,405 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $484 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $922 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,938 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,557 | 51.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 784 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 706 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,263 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,230 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,653 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (04345 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,096 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,687 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,749 | 53.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 110 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 523 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,577 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (04345 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,670 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 78 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 244 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 767 | 28.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,013 | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 568 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,063 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,152 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,243 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,059 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 187 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,167 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 705 | 34.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (04345 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,273 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 936 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 485 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 442 | 47.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 63 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (04345 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,951 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 51 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 331 | 649.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 331 | 649.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 331 | 649.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 233.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 56.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 20 | 39.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 90.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (04345 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,858 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,442 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 416 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 210 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 149 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 54 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (04345 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,938 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,656 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Gardiner, ME04345