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Bradley, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
845
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
415
ZIP codes
0
Bradley and its ZIP codes
Bradley at a glance
- Bradley is about 9.2 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,813, 16% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,900 (43% below Maine) and median rent is $1,034 a month.
Local data for Bradley, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bradley, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,813
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$1,034/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (219), Irish Americans (124), German Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Bradley.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.48B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Bradley, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bradley, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradley, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Bradley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.3 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Old TownCity | 5.9 mi | 38.8 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3 |
| BangorCity | 9.7 mi | 34.3 |
| BrewerCity | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 11.4 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.5 |
| EllsworthCity | 25 mi | 79.3 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradley, ME in?
- Bradley is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Bradley, ME?
- About 845 people live in Bradley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradley?
- Nearby places include Milford (3 mi), Orono (3.5 mi), Old Town (5.9 mi), Veazie (6.5 mi), Bangor (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023