04344 ZIP Code — Farmingdale, ME

Kennebec County, Maine

ZIP code 04344 is located in Farmingdale, Maine, within Kennebec County. It covers approximately 11.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04344

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $62,734. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04344 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,988

population

11.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmingdale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,988
Population density	266 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	11.24 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	44.2600
Longitude	-69.8224
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,988

Population

266

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$62,734

Median household income

$35,976

Per capita income

$174,900

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

964

Housing units

41.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

157

15–19

167

128

20–24

136

106

25–34

112

138

35–44

147

232

45–54

247

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

148

127

75–84

136

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	714	23.9%
18 and over	2,274	76.1%
65 and over	602	20.1%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,769	89.3%
Two or more races	219	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	113	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$62,734

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,900
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	57.0%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	66.7%
Wood	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	497	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	25	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	334	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	589	40.8%
Households with children under 18	347	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	508	35.2%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	23.6%
Married	42.8%	38.1%
Separated	6.1%	5.5%
Widowed	11.3%	4.3%
Divorced	5.8%	28.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	41.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	14.9%
Kindergarten	107	14.5%
Elementary school	206	27.8%
High school	167	22.6%
College / grad school	150	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Public administration 13.7%

Professional & management 12.3%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	21.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 48.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	382	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,808	94.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,924	97.9%
Born in same state	2,780	93.0%
Born in different state	1,966	65.8%
Foreign born	144	4.8%
Naturalized citizen	64	2.1%
Not a US citizen	64	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,046	35%
German	474	15.9%
Italian	474	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	164	5.5%
English	65	2.2%
Polish	61	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	86.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04344

What city is ZIP code 04344 in?

ZIP code 04344 is primarily assigned to Farmingdale, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04344 in?

ZIP code 04344 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04344?

19% of residents in ZIP code 04344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04344 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 04344 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 04344 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 04344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04344?

The median home value in ZIP code 04344 is $174,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 04344 in?

ZIP code 04344 observes the EST timezone.