City

Bowdoin, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Sagadahoc County  ·  Maine

👥3,180Population
💰$78,238Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$257,300Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 5.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian0.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate504 (22.7%)
Some College381 (17.1%)
Associates229 (10.3%)
Bachelors308 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree799 (36%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 36%Edu
HS Grad22.7%
Some College17.1%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,238 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$257,300 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,426
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Bowdoin, ME

Bowdoin is a city in Maine, located in Sagadahoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,180 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Bowdoin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,238 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bowdoin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowdoin is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowdoin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04287 3,180 $78,238 $257,300 1.1% 49.8% 86.7%