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Bath, ME
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04530.
Population
8,815
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
967
ZIP codes
1
Bath and its ZIP codes
Bath at a glance
- Bath is about 21 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- Households here earn a median of $69,390 a year, 7% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,900 (5% above Maine) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
Local data for Bath, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bath, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,390
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$310,900
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.5%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,381), German Americans (1,338), French Americans (612).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sagadahoc County. PPP loans are for Bath.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,301
17,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.47B
FY 2026, $67,307 per person
PPP loans
$19.42M
337 loans, 2,757 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bath, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.4%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bath, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
147
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 10°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bath, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Bath
1 in or overlapping Bath. Population shown
Cities near Bath
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 11 |
| BrunswickCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 19.4 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| DamariscottaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| GardinerCity | 19 mi | 15.7 |
| Littlejohn IslandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Cousins IslandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bath, ME in?
- Bath is in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Bath, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bath include 04530.
- What is the population of Bath, ME?
- About 8,815 people live in Bath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bath?
- Nearby places include Topsham (5.3 mi), Brunswick (6.7 mi), Bowdoinham (7.5 mi), Wiscasset (9.7 mi), Boothbay Harbor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023