City

Bridgewater, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adair County  ·  Iowa

👥311Population
💰$64,318Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂59.9Median Age
🏠$107,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.2% Female 41.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate123 (50.8%)
Some College6 (2.5%)
Associates36 (14.9%)
Bachelors48 (19.8%)
Graduate Degree28 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 50.8%Some College: 2.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 19.8%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad50.8%
Some College2.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors19.8%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.4%Renter: 4.6%Tenure
Owner95.4%
Renter4.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,318 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$107,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$535/mo
Total Housing Units165
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Bridgewater, IA

Bridgewater is a city in Iowa, located in Adair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 311 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,318 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $535 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgewater is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Bridgewater, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50837 311 $64,318 $107,500 $535 1.2% 31.4% 95.4%