Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 32 min4:55 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 51 min7:12 am – 4:03 pm
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People2,424 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 46.9983 householdsMedian household income $92,031Median home value $299,600Median rent $993 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,486 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.5% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 1,229 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, professional and business services 17%, retail 12%Average commute 20 minutes79% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages48% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 20% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, German or Dutch 2%, Chinese 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 60°FColdest month January: highs 29°F, lows 12°F42 in of rain a year, on about 79 dayswettest month October69 in of snow a year, on about 23 days5 days above 90°F, 147 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Augusta State Ap station, 4 mi away; snow from Gardiner
Nearby landmarksGranite Hillpeak · 2.9 miLittle Cobbosseecontee Lakelake · 1.6 miLily Baylake · 4.7 miUniversity of Maine At Augustacollege · 3.3 miWelch Pointcape · 2.5 miMonks Hillpeak · 1.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsJamies (Jimmie) Pond Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.6 mi · 150 acresCapital Area Sports Complexrecreation area · 6.0 mi · 80 acresAlonzo H. Garcelon Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.5 mi · 60 acresGawler Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.5 mi · 51 acresSpectacle Pondstate conservation land · 8.9 mi · 120 acresColburn Housestate historic site · 11.2 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes12 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.2 on 29 May 198329 mi away, near Peru, MaineMost recent: magnitude 3.2 on 7 Sep 200024 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowKennebec County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighIce storm Very HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality85% of days had good air in 2025311 of 365 days measured54 moderate daysMedian index 34, worst day 96main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Kennebec County monitors, ME
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription82% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGreater Augusta Utility Districtserves 13,750 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation333 ft101 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMaineGeneral Medical Center - Alfond Center for Health4.3 miPost officeManchester Post Office1.1 miTown hallManchester Town Office1.2 miPoliceKennebec County Sheriff's Office4.6 miFire stationManchester Fire Department1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryManchester Elementary School1.2 miCollegeUniversity of Maine At Augusta3.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportAugusta State Airport AUG3.5 miMajor airportPortland International Jetport PWM53 miInterstateI-952.5 miUS highwayUS 2021.2 miAmtrakBrunswick, ME BRK30 miCoachAugusta ME (AGM)FlixBus3.2 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 04351 ZIP area.
