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Gardiner, ME
City in Kennebec County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04345, 04359.
Population
6,088
Land area
15.7sq mi
People per sq mi
388
ZIP codes
2
Gardiner and its ZIP codes
Gardiner at a glance
- Gardiner is about 8.6 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 28th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $71,782 a year, 4% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,600 (25% below Maine) and median rent is $1,113 a month.
Local data for Gardiner, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardiner, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,782
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$221,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (640), Irish Americans (600), Scottish Americans (331).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kennebec County. PPP loans are for Gardiner.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,915
62,270 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $12,023 per person
PPP loans
$560K
7 loans, 75 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gardiner, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardiner, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
249
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardiner, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Gardiner
2 in or overlapping Gardiner. Population shown
Cities near Gardiner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.4 |
| HallowellCity | 6.6 mi | 5.9 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7.1 |
| AugustaCity | 10 mi | 55.1 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| GreeneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| DamariscottaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| BathCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardiner, ME in?
- Gardiner is in Kennebec County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Gardiner, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gardiner include 04345, 04359.
- What is the population of Gardiner, ME?
- About 6,088 people live in Gardiner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardiner?
- Nearby places include Randolph (3.4 mi), Farmingdale (3.8 mi), Hallowell (6.6 mi), Richmond (6.6 mi), Augusta (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023