City

Bridgton, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Maine

👥5,357Population
💰$86,386Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$286,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
HS Graduate939 (24.4%)
Some College408 (10.6%)
Associates620 (16.1%)
Bachelors664 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree1,216 (31.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
HS Grad24.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,386 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$286,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,196/mo
Total Housing Units4,580
Vacant Units2,293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Bridgton, ME

Bridgton is a city in Maine, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,357 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Bridgton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,386 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,196 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgton is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bridgton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04009 5,357 $86,386 $286,600 $1,196 3.4% 48.9% 84.5%