City

Bristol, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥1,524Population
💰$94,688Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$338,900Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊13.4%Unemployment▲ 173% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Other: 18%Race
White82.0%
Other18.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads53.1% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment13.4% ▲ 173% above avg
HS Graduate287 (25.4%)
Some College126 (11.1%)
Associates117 (10.3%)
Bachelors111 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree490 (43.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 43.3%Edu
HS Grad25.4%
Some College11.1%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate43.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,688 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$338,900 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units674
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About Bristol, ME

Bristol is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,524 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Bristol is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,688 is above the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bristol is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $338,900, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristol is well-educated. 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bristol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04539 1,524 $94,688 $338,900 13.4% 53.1% 93.1%