04359 ZIP Code — South Gardiner, ME

Kennebec County, Maine

ZIP code 04359 is located in South Gardiner, Maine, within Kennebec County. It covers approximately 0.75 square miles and serves a population of 326 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04359

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,500. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 04359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

326

population

0.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Gardiner	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	326
Population density	435 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	0.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.1792
Longitude	-69.7604
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	41.6%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	1.5%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	56.9%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

326

Population

435

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

Median household income

$42,075

Per capita income

$170,500

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

41.6%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1	0.3%
18 and over	325	99.7%
65 and over	69	21.2%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	314	96.3%
Two or more races	12	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	45.7%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	1.5%	32.0%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	56.9%	18.4%	20.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	4.9%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 35.6%

$75k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	35.6%
$75k–$100k	1.3%
$100k–$150k	32.9%
$150k–$200k	16.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 35.5%

$200k–$300k 43.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,500
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	41.6%
Renter occupied	58.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	41.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	30.9%
1980–1989	36.2%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	34.2%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.7%
2 vehicles	16.1%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.1%
Fuel oil	85.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	34.2%
Female householder, no spouse	11	7.4%
Households with children under 18	2	1.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	36.2%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	0.0%
Married	45.9%	89.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	19.8%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	1	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 22.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	34.1%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.6%
Government	37.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	59.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	31.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	326	100.0%
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)	326	100.0%
Born in same state	326	100.0%
Born in different state	258	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	14.1%
Italian	23	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	63.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04359

What city is ZIP code 04359 in?

ZIP code 04359 is primarily assigned to South Gardiner, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04359 in?

ZIP code 04359 falls within Kennebec County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04359 have a large veteran population?

32% of civilians in ZIP code 04359 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 04359 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 04359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 04359?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 04359 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 04359 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 04359 in?

ZIP code 04359 observes the EST timezone.