City

Bridgewater, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Windsor County  ·  Vermont

👥228Population
💰$43,250Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂58.9Median Age
🏠$219,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Black: 5.7%Race
White92.5%
Black5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
2%
25–44
29%
45–64
46%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate79 (35.9%)
Some College15 (6.8%)
Associates23 (10.5%)
Bachelors22 (10%)
Graduate Degree81 (36.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
HS Grad35.9%
Some College6.8%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 37%Renter: 63%Tenure
Owner37.0%
Renter63.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,250 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$219,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units180
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
63%
About Bridgewater, VT

Bridgewater is a city in Vermont, located in Windsor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 228 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.9 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,400, which is below the national average. At 37.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Bridgewater is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.54%).

Bridgewater, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05034 228 $43,250 $219,400 2.5% 46.8% 37.0%