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Aroostook County
Bridgewater, ME
04735
04735 ZIP Code — Bridgewater, ME
Aroostook County, Maine
ZIP code 04735 is located in
Bridgewater ,
Maine ,
within Aroostook County .
It covers approximately 204.74 square miles and serves a population of
483 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 207 .
About ZIP code 04735
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,250. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 04735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
483
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
23
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
204.74 sq mi
Water area
0.67 sq mi
Latitude
46.4286
Longitude
-67.8857
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
207
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.8%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
24.1%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.5%
4.9%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 88 18.2% 18 and over 395 81.8% 65 and over 123 25.5% Median age 49.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Group Count % White 474 98.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 1.2% Asian 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.8%
55.8%
42.3%
$50k – $100k
24.1%
29.6%
32.3%
$100k – $200k
10.8%
12.1%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.3%
2.5%
4.9%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 8.0% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 27.4% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 8.0% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 2.2% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,200 Median rent / month $704 Owner occupied 84.1% Renter occupied 15.9% Vacant 30.9% Single-family detached 77.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 7.6% 1980–1989 10.4% 1970–1979 12.5% 1960–1969 13.1% 1950–1959 14.1% 1940–1949 7.3% 1939 or earlier 20.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.3% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 41.3% 3 bedrooms 26.0% 4 bedrooms 12.5% 5+ bedrooms 6.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 26.5% 2 vehicles 42.5% 3 or more 22.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 8.0% Propane / LP gas 8.0% Fuel oil 58.4% Wood 19.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 96 42.5% Cohabiting couple 17 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 63 27.9% Female householder, no spouse 50 22.1% Households with children under 18 48 21.2% Households with seniors (65+) 95 42.0% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.8% 10.0% Married 47.3% 55.3% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 3.6% 20.0% Divorced 23.0% 14.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.9%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.4% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 10.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 35 53.0% High school 10 15.2% College / grad school 14 21.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
16.6%
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Public administration
9.7%
Professional & management
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.2% Service 10.6% Sales & office 16.1% Natural resources & construction 17.1% Production & transportation 18.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.5% Government 14.7% Self-employed 17.5% Unpaid family workers 3.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.7% Carpool 9.8% Public transit 3.3% Walk 7.5% Work from home 12.1% Other means 5.6% Avg commute (minutes) 25.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.7% Retirement income 27.9% Supplemental Security 5.3% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 42.8% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 35.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 12.1% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 32.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 18.7% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.0% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 24.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 25.5% Under 18 5.7% 18–64 years 26.5% 65 and over 37.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.1% Public insurance 66.0% No insurance 9.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 460 95.2% Spanish 2 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 460 95.2% Born in same state 452 93.6% Born in different state 334 69.2% Foreign born 8 1.7% Naturalized citizen 23 4.8% Not a US citizen 14 60.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 78 16.1% French 55 11.4% Italian 43 8.9% English 22 4.6%
Ancestry Count % German 10 2.1% Dutch 6 1.2% Polish 3 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.8% Internet access 78.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04735
What city is ZIP code 04735 in?
ZIP code 04735 is primarily assigned to Bridgewater, Maine.
What county is ZIP code 04735 in?
ZIP code 04735 falls within Aroostook County, Maine.
Does ZIP code 04735 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 04735 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 04735 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 04735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 04735 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 04735 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 04735?
The median home value in ZIP code 04735 is $98,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 04735 in?
ZIP code 04735 observes the EST timezone.
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