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Richmond, ME

Census-designated place in Sagadahoc County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04357.

Population

2,089

Land area

7.1sq mi

People per sq mi

293

ZIP codes

1

Richmond and its ZIP codes

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Richmond at a glance

  • Richmond is about 6.5 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,014, close to the Maine median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,100 (25% below Maine) and median rent is $1,067 a month.

Local data for Richmond, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richmond, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,014

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$221,100

Median rent

$1,067/mo

Homeownership

54.7%

Bachelor's or higher

34.9%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

28.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (218), Irish Americans (211), German Americans (208).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sagadahoc County. PPP loans are for Richmond.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,301

17,054 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,499

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.5B

FY 2026, $67,307 per person

PPP loans

$4.3M

65 loans, 478 jobs reported

Sagadahoc County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Richmond, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.0%
  • Carpooled12.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richmond, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

389

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

147

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 9°F

47.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richmond, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Richmond

1 in or overlapping Richmond. Population shown

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Cities near Richmond

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GardinerCity6.6 mi15.7
BowdoinhamCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.6
WiscassetCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.9
RandolphCensus-designated place9.8 mi2.1
FarmingdaleCensus-designated place10 mi2.4
BathCity12 mi9.1
TopshamCensus-designated place12 mi11
HallowellCity13 mi5.9
Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place14 mi3.7
SabattusCensus-designated place15 mi0.7
NewcastleCensus-designated place15 mi2.2
BrunswickCensus-designated place15 mi19.4
DamariscottaCensus-designated place15 mi3.5
LisbonCensus-designated place16 mi3.5
WinthropCensus-designated place16 mi5.5
AugustaCity17 mi55.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richmond, ME in?
Richmond is in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
What ZIP codes are in Richmond, ME?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Richmond include 04357.
What is the population of Richmond, ME?
About 2,089 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richmond?
Nearby places include Gardiner (6.6 mi), Bowdoinham (6.8 mi), Wiscasset (9.4 mi), Randolph (9.8 mi), Farmingdale (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023