City

Bridgewater, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  Virginia

👥10,121Population
💰$83,858Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$342,100Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.1%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black3.7%
Asian0.6%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
20%
25–44
22%
45–64
16%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,585 (29.5%)
Some College555 (10.3%)
Associates639 (11.9%)
Bachelors290 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree2,235 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,858 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$342,100 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,158/mo
Total Housing Units3,570
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater is a city in Virginia, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,121 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,858 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgewater is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.46%).

Bridgewater, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22812 10,121 $83,858 $342,100 $1,158 3.5% 47.1% 72.1%