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Bridgton, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04009

Cumberland County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,151
35/sq mi
$78,021
Median income
$317,100
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridgton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, home to 5,151 residents across 146.8 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,021 (6% above the Maine average), while per-capita income is $43,383. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $317,100 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,188 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 41 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cumberland County, letting you compare 04009 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 04009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgton, ME

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04009.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04009, Bridgton, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,151

Population

146.8

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04009?

47.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,021

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$43,383

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

41.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 04009 ranks nationally

Bridgton, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,021 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,605

Total Housing Units

2,365

Occupied Units

2,240

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$317,100

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,188

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 247 business establishments in ZIP 04009, employing approximately 2,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,939,000.

247

Businesses

2,326

Employees

$117.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 40 16.2%
Construction 38 15.4%
Retail trade 37 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 35 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.5%
Finance and insurance 10 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.0%
Manufacturing 6 2.4%
Information 6 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Wholesale trade 4 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 04009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04009 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04009 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04040 Harrison, ME 3,111 4.4 mi
04057 North Bridgton, ME 56 4.1 mi
04022 Denmark, ME 1,148 5.9 mi
04088 Waterford, ME 1,516 10.0 mi
04029 Sebago, ME 1,725 10.4 mi
04055 Naples, ME 3,793 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

04103 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 30,606
04106 standard
South Portland, ME
Pop: 25,175
04011 standard
Brunswick, ME
Pop: 20,278
04074 standard
Scarborough, ME
Pop: 18,760
04092 standard
Westbrook, ME
Pop: 17,515
04102 standard
Portland, ME
Pop: 17,335

Related Areas

Cumberland County Bridgton, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04009 in? ▼
ZIP code 04009 (Bridgton) is located in Cumberland County, Maine. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04009? ▼
ZIP code 04009 in Bridgton, ME has a population of 5,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04009 is $78,021, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04009 is $317,100, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04009 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04009? ▼
ZIP code 04009 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 2,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04009 are: Health care and social assistance (40), Construction (38), Retail trade (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04009? ▼
In ZIP code 04009, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04009 is 41.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04009? ▼
In ZIP code 04009, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04009 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.