City

Bridgewater, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Massachusetts

👥28,669Population
💰$112,445Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$500,600Median Home Value▲ 80% above avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 6.6%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black6.6%
Asian3.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
17%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.1%)
HS Graduate5,969 (33.2%)
Some College1,502 (8.3%)
Associates1,723 (9.6%)
Bachelors1,504 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree7,281 (40.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 40.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College8.3%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate40.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,445 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$500,600 ▲ 80% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,975/mo
Total Housing Units9,798
Vacant Units440

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,669 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.35 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,445 is above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $500,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,975 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgewater is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.01%).

Bridgewater, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02324 26,022 $112,445 $500,600 $1,975 5.4% 48.8% 75.1%

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