City

Bath, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Sagadahoc County  ·  Maine

👥11,564Population
💰$78,482Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$306,900Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓53.0%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads53.0% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,908 (23.8%)
Some College729 (9.1%)
Associates1,076 (13.4%)
Bachelors907 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree3,345 (41.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 41.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate41.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,482 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$306,900 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo
Total Housing Units6,162
Vacant Units734

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
69%
About Bath, ME

Bath is a city in Maine, located in Sagadahoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,564 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Bath is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,482 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bath is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $306,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bath is well-educated. 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.83%).

Bath, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Bath
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04530 11,564 $78,482 $306,900 $980 5.7% 53.0% 68.5%