City

Bridgewater, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Aroostook County  ·  Maine

👥494Population
💰$53,333Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$102,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 2.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.1%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.8%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
12%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.5%)
HS Graduate91 (28.3%)
Some College54 (16.8%)
Associates64 (19.9%)
Bachelors44 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree61 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College16.8%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,333 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$102,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Bridgewater, ME

Bridgewater is a city in Maine, located in Aroostook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 494 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,333 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgewater is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04735 494 $53,333 $102,300 $725 2.2% 32.6% 79.8%