Augusta, ME — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 04330 serves a portion of Augusta, Maine, within Kennebec County. This community is home to approximately 42,909 residents, with a median age of 35.0 years. The median household income of $49,075 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $358,247 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Augusta is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 60% and an unemployment rate of 8.0%, 04330 reflects the economic character of Kennebec County in Maine.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 42,909 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,173 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,075 | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $358,247 | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | ↑ 105% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.9% | ↑ 83% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 60% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.0 yrs | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,021 | — |