City

South Bristol, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Maine

👥487Population
💰$54,554Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$562,500Median Home Value▲ 102% above avg
🎓74.3%College Grads▲ 92% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
3%
25–44
35%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.72
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads74.3% ▲ 92% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate65 (14.4%)
Some College13 (2.9%)
Associates38 (8.4%)
Bachelors35 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree301 (66.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.4%Some College: 2.9%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 66.6%Edu
HS Grad14.4%
Some College2.9%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate66.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,554 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$562,500 ▲ 102% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units803
Vacant Units520

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
65%
About South Bristol, ME

South Bristol is a city in Maine, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 487 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, South Bristol is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,554 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Bristol is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $562,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Bristol is highly educated. 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Bristol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04568 487 $54,554 $562,500 $1,375 3.1% 74.3% 64.0%