City

Bradford, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥1,180Population
💰$72,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$179,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.2%)
HS Graduate340 (40.4%)
Some College162 (19.2%)
Associates141 (16.7%)
Bachelors43 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree146 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College19.2%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units527
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Bradford, ME

Bradford is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,180 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Bradford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,167 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bradford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bradford is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.8%).

Bradford, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Bradford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04410 1,180 $72,167 $179,300 $700 2.7% 22.5% 88.0%