City

Bridgewater, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Western Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥1,670Population
💰$156,682Median HH Income▲ 105% above avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$610,100Median Home Value▲ 119% above avg
🎓64.7%College Grads▲ 67% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads64.7% ▲ 67% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate267 (19.7%)
Some College60 (4.4%)
Associates147 (10.8%)
Bachelors75 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree802 (59.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 59.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad19.7%
Some College4.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate59.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
59%

Financials

Median HH Income$156,682 ▲ 105% above avg
Median Home Value$610,100 ▲ 119% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,809/mo
Total Housing Units859
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
25%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Bridgewater, CT

Bridgewater is a city in Connecticut, located in Western Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,670 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a affluent community. The median household income of $156,682 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $610,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,809 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgewater is highly educated. 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.75%).

Bridgewater, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06752 1,670 $156,682 $610,100 $1,809 3.9% 64.7% 91.5%