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Brunswick, ME
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04011.
Population
17,652
Land area
19.4sq mi
People per sq mi
908
ZIP codes
1
Brunswick and its ZIP codes
Brunswick at a glance
- Brunswick is about 20 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 155 cities and towns in Maine.
- The median household income is $70,722, 5% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $363,200 (22% above Maine) and median rent is $1,465 a month.
Local data for Brunswick, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brunswick, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,722
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$363,200
Median rent
$1,465/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
51.3%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,041), German Americans (1,645), French Americans (1,227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Brunswick.
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
$3.6B
FY 2026, $11,782 per person
PPP loans
$56.4M
829 loans, 7,371 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brunswick, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.9%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked11.9%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brunswick, 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
79° / 12°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brunswick, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Brunswick
1 in or overlapping Brunswick. Population shown
Cities near Brunswick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 11 |
| BathCity | 6.7 mi | 9.1 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.7 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| Littlejohn IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Cousins IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| Cumberland CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| LewistonCity | 16 mi | 34.1 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Falmouth ForesideCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brunswick, ME in?
- Brunswick is in Cumberland County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Brunswick, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brunswick include 04011.
- What is the population of Brunswick, ME?
- About 17,652 people live in Brunswick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brunswick?
- Nearby places include Topsham (2.9 mi), Bath (6.7 mi), Freeport (7.7 mi), Lisbon Falls (8.4 mi), Bowdoinham (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023