City

Bowdoinham, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Sagadahoc County  ·  Maine

👥3,115Population
💰$104,914Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$335,000Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 197% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 6.8%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 197% above avg
HS Graduate812 (34.2%)
Some College311 (13.1%)
Associates193 (8.1%)
Bachelors142 (6%)
Graduate Degree919 (38.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
HS Grad34.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,914 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$335,000 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,355
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Bowdoinham, ME

Bowdoinham is a city in Maine, located in Sagadahoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,115 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Bowdoinham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,914 is above the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bowdoinham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,000, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowdoinham is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowdoinham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04008 3,115 $104,914 $335,000 14.6% 44.6% 91.2%