Zip code 04358: South China, Maine

Q: What city is zip code 04358?

04358 is assigned to South China, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 04358 in?

04358 is in Kennebec County, Maine.

Q: What is the population of 04358?

About 4,526 people live in 04358, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 04358?

The median household income in 04358 is $96,309.

Q: What zip codes are near 04358?

The closest zip codes to 04358 are 04935, 04926, 04354, 04989, 04962.

Residential delivery areaKennebec CountyEastern Time

Population

4,526

Median household income

$96K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$240K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

50 sq mi

91 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 04358

04358 is a small-town zip code in South China, Maine (Kennebec County), covering 50 sq mi of land. About 4,526 people live here, or 91 per square mile. The median resident is 40.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $96,309 a year, 19% above the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $240,000, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 04358 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate91.8%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ME 74.3%78th of 399 in ME
Housing vacancy25.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · ME 20.6%199th of 399 in ME
Self-employed workers16.5%
94th
U.S. 10% · ME 13%171st of 399 in ME
Government workers20.9%
87th
U.S. 14.5% · ME 14.1%69th of 399 in ME
Veterans9%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · ME 8.4%205th of 400 in ME
Residents 65 and older21.4%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · ME 22.4%266th of 400 in ME
Average commute29.8 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · ME 24.6 min130th of 384 in ME
Uninsured rate10.4%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · ME 6.2%97th of 400 in ME
Median household income$96,309
68th
U.S. $80,734 · ME $74,73349th of 390 in ME
Median age40.9
64th
U.S. 38.9 · ME 44.8333rd of 400 in ME
Per capita income$45,079
63rd
U.S. $44,673 · ME $43,742124th of 400 in ME
Median earnings per worker$52,520
62nd
U.S. $49,666 · ME $48,05380th of 399 in ME
Bachelor's degree or higher31.9%
50th
U.S. 35.7% · ME 36.2%166th of 400 in ME
Work from home12.6%
49th
U.S. 15.1% · ME 15.9%202nd of 399 in ME
Broadband access91.7%
46th
U.S. 91% · ME 90.3%149th of 399 in ME
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · ME 2.7%143rd of 399 in ME
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · ME 18.1%95th of 400 in ME
Median home value$240,000
31st
U.S. $332,700 · ME $296,600209th of 396 in ME
Poverty rate6%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · ME 10.7%305th of 399 in ME
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · ME 10.8%283rd of 399 in ME
Population density91/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · ME 45/sq mi146th of 400 in ME
Income inequality (Gini)0.386
12th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · ME 0.456298th of 399 in ME
Population4,526
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · ME 1,387,81783rd of 400 in ME
Unemployment rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ME 3.8%271st of 400 in ME
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · ME 4.1%310th of 400 in ME
Diversity index12.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · ME 18.9216th of 400 in ME
Rent-burdened renters10.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ME 48.4%347th of 374 in ME

Measure	04358	Kennebec	ME	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ME
Homeownership rateStrength	91.8%	73.7%	74.3%	65.2%	97th	78th of 399
Housing vacancy	25.4%	14.5%	20.6%	10.1%	96th	199th of 399
Self-employed workers	16.5%	10.5%	13%	10%	94th	171st of 399
Government workers	20.9%	18.4%	14.1%	14.5%	87th	69th of 399
Veterans	9%	9.5%	8.4%	6.2%	85th	205th of 400
Residents 65 and older	21.4%	21.1%	22.4%	17.2%	81st	266th of 400
Average commute	29.8 min	25.4 min	24.6 min	26.4 min	73rd	130th of 384
Uninsured rate	10.4%	5.8%	6.2%	8.4%	73rd	97th of 400
Median household income	$96,309	$69,077	$74,733	$80,734	68th	49th of 390
Median age	40.9	43.7	44.8	38.9	64th	333rd of 400
Per capita income	$45,079	$38,597	$43,742	$44,673	63rd	124th of 400
Median earnings per worker	$52,520	$47,667	$48,053	$49,666	62nd	80th of 399
Bachelor's degree or higher	31.9%	31.9%	36.2%	35.7%	50th	166th of 400
Work from home	12.6%	15.3%	15.9%	15.1%	49th	202nd of 399
Broadband access	91.7%	91.1%	90.3%	91%	46th	149th of 399
Tech workers	2.3%	3.3%	2.7%	3.8%	39th	143rd of 399
Residents under 18	20.4%	18.7%	18.1%	22%	35th	95th of 400
Median home value	$240,000	$238,200	$296,600	$332,700	31st	209th of 396
Poverty rateStrength	6%	11.6%	10.7%	12.5%	19th	305th of 399
Healthcare workers	7.2%	10.8%	10.8%	9.7%	18th	283rd of 399
Population density	91/sq mi	146/sq mi	45/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	146th of 400
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.386	0.432	0.456	0.483	12th	298th of 399
Population	4,526	126,808	1,387,817	334,922,499	7th	83rd of 400
Unemployment rateStrength	2.1%	3.9%	3.8%	5.2%	6th	271st of 400
Foreign-born residents	1%	2.4%	4.1%	14.1%	6th	310th of 400
Diversity index	12.1	15.5	18.9	61.4	5th	216th of 400
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	10.6%	48.8%	48.4%	51.1%	1st	347th of 374

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.9

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

21.4%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

12.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 1,895
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 66.8%
Married couples: 56.7%
Living alone: 27.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

33%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

04358

$96,309

Kennebec Co.

$69,077

Maine

$74,733

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$45,079

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.386

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

04358

$240,000

Kennebec Co.

$238,200

Maine

$296,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

04358

—

Kennebec Co.

$992

Maine

$1,139

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,539
Owner-occupied: 91.8%
Vacant: 25.4%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 10.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.9%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

15%

20–29

33%

30–44

21%

45–59

11%

60+

10%

Average commute

29.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Management

14%

Office and admin

14%

Food service

11%

Production

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Engineering and science

Industries

Construction

15%

Education

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Other services

Retail

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$52,520

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

17.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	04358	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$74,716	$74,888
Service	$30,568	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,560	$49,199
Production and transportation	$51,005	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

17%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 96%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
Households with broadband: 91.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83%
No internet access: 6%
Without health insurance: 10.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): South China
State: Maine
County: Kennebec County
Center point: 44.4145° N, 69.5353° W
Land area: 50 sq mi
Water area: 7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 04358

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
04935	East Vassalboro, ME · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
04926	China Village, ME	4.7 mi	0	—	—
04354	Palermo, ME	5.3 mi	1,473	$89,095	$259,700
04989	Vassalboro, ME	5.7 mi	4,592	$72,300	$244,300
04962	North Vassalboro, ME · PO box	6.6 mi	—	—	—
04363	Windsor, ME	7.1 mi	2,690	$63,178	$228,800
04910	Albion, ME	7.9 mi	2,204	$62,361	$230,900
04901	Waterville, ME	8.9 mi	27,870	$57,403	$204,700
04949	Liberty, ME	10 mi	969	$71,146	$229,600
04332	Augusta, ME · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
04341	Coopers Mills, ME	11 mi	42	—	—
04330	Augusta, ME	11 mi	26,690	$54,775	$217,300

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Questions about 04358

What city is zip code 04358?

04358 is assigned to South China, Maine. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 04358 in?

04358 is in Kennebec County, Maine.

What is the population of 04358?

About 4,526 people live in 04358, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 04358 in?

04358 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 04358?

The median household income in 04358 is $96,309.

What zip codes are near 04358?

The closest zip codes to 04358 are 04935, 04926, 04354, 04989, 04962.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 04358, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.