Welcome to Readfield ...
Readfield is located in Kennebec County<1>.
The location of Readfield has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Readfield, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Readfield has a population of 2,573 people<3> (see below for details).
Readfield is 280 feet [85 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Readfield lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Readfield: (207)
The ZIP code for Readfield: 04355<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Readfield had an population of 2,573 people. This is a decrease of 0.96% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 9.03% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Readfield had a population of 2,598 people. This makes Readfield the county's 19th most populous community.
The population of Readfield represents 0.2% of the population of Maine (which has 1,328,361 people), making it the state's 137th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 2,598 people, the population of Readfield increased 10.08% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 2,360 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Readfield.
Communities Also Named Readfield ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Readfield - it's located in Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Readfield.
Communities near Readfield ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Readfield.
- Augusta
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
- Augusta is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,747 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Augusta <6>
- Oakland
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
- Oakland is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,341 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakland <6>
- Winthrop
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winthrop have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winthrop
- Winthrop is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,029 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winthrop <6>
- Turner
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turner
- Turner is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,878 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Turner <6>
- Gardiner
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gardiner
- Gardiner is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,685 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gardiner <6>
- Sabattus
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sabattus
- Sabattus is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,059 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sabattus <6>
- Jay
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jay
- Jay is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,598 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jay <6>
- Sidney
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east) - Vassalboro
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vassalboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vassalboro
- Vassalboro is located in Kennebec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,420 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vassalboro <6>
- Greene
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greene have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene
- Greene is located in Androscoggin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,347 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greene <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Readfield. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Readfield.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Readfield. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Readfield.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Readfield. See our Newspapers Page for Readfield.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Readfield ...
Looking for more information about Readfield? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Readfield, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Readfield.
Adding Readfield to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Readfield in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Readfield was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Readfield in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Readfield.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Readfield. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Kennebec County: www.kennebeccounty.org/
The official website for State of Maine: https://www.maine.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maine's counties, including Kennebec, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Readfield. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Readfield - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Readfield). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Readfield or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |