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Bridgton, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04009, 04057.
Population
1,756
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
238
ZIP codes
2
Bridgton and its ZIP codes
Bridgton at a glance
- Bridgton is about 5.3 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,428 a year, 26% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,800 (11% below Maine) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Bridgton, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bridgton, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,428
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$263,800
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
44.8%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
40.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (356), German Americans (95), French Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Bridgton.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,201
194,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,142
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.57B
FY 2026, $11,782 per person
PPP loans
$1.18M
5 loans, 111 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bridgton, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgton, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,320
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 7°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgton, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bridgton
2 in or overlapping Bridgton. Population shown
Cities near Bridgton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NaplesCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.6 |
| CascoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| OxfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| FryeburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| South ParisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Mechanic FallsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| CornishCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| Steep FallsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10 |
| Kezar FallsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| North Conway, NHCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.8 |
| Conway, NHCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7 |
| AuburnCity | 22 mi | 59.3 |
| North WindhamCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.7 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgton, ME in?
- Bridgton is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Bridgton, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridgton include 04009, 04057.
- What is the population of Bridgton, ME?
- About 1,756 people live in Bridgton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgton?
- Nearby places include Naples (9.6 mi), Casco (11 mi), Oxford (11 mi), Norway (13 mi), Fryeburg (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023