04358 ZIP Code — South China, ME
Kennebec County, Maine
ZIP code 04358 is located in South China, Maine, within Kennebec County. It covers approximately 49.85 square miles and serves a population of 4,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.
About ZIP code 04358
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,645. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,434
population
49.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04358 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04358
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South China | Acceptable |
| South China | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
04354 Palermo (5.6 mi)
04989 Vassalboro (5.8 mi)
04363 Windsor (7.9 mi)
04910 Albion (8.1 mi)
04901 Waterville (9.8 mi)
04330 Augusta (10.3 mi)
04949 Liberty (10.5 mi)
04574 Washington (12.3 mi)
04941 Freedom (13.2 mi)
04348 Jefferson (13.8 mi)
04336 Augusta (14.4 mi)
04333 Augusta (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,434 |
| Population density | 89 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 23 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.96 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.4205 |
| Longitude | -69.5314 |
| 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 | 29.6% | 45.7% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 32.0% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 18.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
Demographics & statistics
4,434
Population
89
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$94,645
Median household income
$44,730
Per capita income
$212,700
Median home value
$979
Median monthly rent
93.0%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
2,428
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
168
Under 5
171
76
5–9
78
131
10–14
133
95
15–19
97
71
20–24
73
325
25–34
332
418
35–44
427
255
45–54
259
207
55–59
211
165
60–64
168
164
65–74
167
109
75–84
112
11
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 910 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 3,524 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 574 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,285 | 95.7% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 1% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.6% | 45.7% | 42.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 32.0% | 32.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 18.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
22.3%
$100k–$150k
26.6%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $94,645 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
41.0%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,700 |
| Median rent / month | $979 |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% |
| Vacant | 26.3% |
| Single-family detached | 88.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 2.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.7% |
| Fuel oil | 57.6% |
| Wood | 19.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,102 | 58.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 130 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 387 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 268 | 14.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 598 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 427 | 22.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| Married | 59.7% | 64.9% |
| Separated | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 75 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 68 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 241 | 29.0% |
| High school | 271 | 32.7% |
| College / grad school | 175 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Construction
15.1%
Professional & management
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Retail trade
6.3%
Public administration
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.9% |
| Government | 25.8% |
| Self-employed | 12.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.4%
Under 18 years
2.0%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 71.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 263 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 24.1% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,095 | 92.4% |
| 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) | 4,395 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 4,346 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,264 | 73.6% |
| Foreign born | 49 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 39 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,164 | 26.3% |
| Italian | 735 | 16.6% |
| German | 344 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 244 | 5.5% |
| English | 80 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 29 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04358
What city is ZIP code 04358 in?
ZIP code 04358 is primarily assigned to South China, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04358 in?
ZIP code 04358 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.
Is ZIP code 04358 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 04358 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 04358?
ZIP code 04358 has an estimated population of 4,434 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 04358?
The median household income in ZIP code 04358 is $94,645, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04358?
The median home value in ZIP code 04358 is $212,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 04358 in?
ZIP code 04358 observes the EST timezone.