04347 ZIP Code — Hallowell, ME

Kennebec County, Maine

ZIP code 04347 is located in Hallowell, Maine, within Kennebec County. It covers approximately 5.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04347

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 $237,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $62,990. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04347 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,558

population

5.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hallowell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04333 Augusta (2.1 mi) 04336 Augusta (2.4 mi) 04351 Manchester (3.8 mi) 04345 Gardiner (6.4 mi) 04364 Winthrop (7.4 mi) 04330 Augusta (7.5 mi) 04355 Readfield (9.7 mi) 04259 Monmouth (10.4 mi) 04350 Litchfield (10.4 mi) 04265 North Monmouth (10.8 mi) 04357 Richmond (11.4 mi) 04363 Windsor (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,558
Population density	437 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	5.86 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	44.2885
Longitude	-69.8167
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

2,558

Population

437

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$62,990

Median household income

$43,597

Per capita income

$237,300

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

57.0%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

839

Housing units

50.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

184

25–34

203

140

35–44

154

112

45–54

124

55–59

115

60–64

126

227

65–74

249

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	12.5%
18 and over	2,237	87.5%
65 and over	776	30.3%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,545	99.3%
Two or more races	9	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.8%	4.9%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$62,990

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,300
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	57.0%
Renter occupied	43.0%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	7.5%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	62.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	19.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	10.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	51.7%
Wood	9.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	27.0%
Cohabiting couple	138	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	322	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	532	39.1%
Households with children under 18	151	11.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	559	41.1%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	35.1%
Married	42.3%	29.6%
Separated	1.0%	2.3%
Widowed	3.7%	9.0%
Divorced	10.7%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 19.1%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 24.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	50.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.0%
Kindergarten	28	5.5%
Elementary school	158	31.2%
High school	64	12.6%
College / grad school	241	47.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.5%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Professional & management 15.4%

Public administration 12.6%

Retail trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Construction 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.5%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.7%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	249	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,496	97.6%
Spanish	13	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,509	98.1%
Born in same state	2,487	97.2%
Born in different state	1,541	60.2%
Foreign born	22	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	49	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	763	29.8%
Italian	558	21.8%
German	140	5.5%
English	123	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	100	3.9%
Irish	83	3.2%
Dutch	35	1.4%
Norwegian	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.1%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04347

What city is ZIP code 04347 in?

ZIP code 04347 is primarily assigned to Hallowell, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04347 in?

ZIP code 04347 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04347 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 04347 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04347?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 04347 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 04347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04347 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04347 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04347 in?

ZIP code 04347 observes the EST timezone.