04009 ZIP Code — Bridgton, ME

Cumberland County, Maine

ZIP code 04009 is located in Bridgton, Maine, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 56.54 square miles and serves a population of 5,366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04009

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,546. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 04009 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,366
population
56.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
04009 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 04009

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City Status
Bridgton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
04022 Denmark (4.1 mi) 04040 Harrison (5.9 mi) 04055 Naples (7.6 mi) 04037 Fryeburg (8.7 mi) 04010 Brownfield (9.4 mi) 04029 Sebago (10.8 mi) 04088 Waterford (11.2 mi) 04041 Hiram (12 mi) 04015 Casco (12.7 mi) 04270 Oxford (13.2 mi) 04051 Lovell (13.4 mi) 04091 West Baldwin (13.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 5,366
Population density 95 / sq mi
State FIPS 23
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 56.54 sq mi
Water area 7.38 sq mi
Latitude 44.0340
Longitude -70.7509
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 207
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.6% 32.3% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 39.7% 31.4% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 17.3% 27.4% 20.6%
Over $200k 2.4% 8.9% 4.9%

Demographics & statistics

5,366
Population
95
People per sq mi
48.0
Median age
$78,546
Median household income
$41,461
Per capita income
$239,500
Median home value
$1,002
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
4,361
Housing units
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
40
77
5–9
77
99
10–14
98
250
15–19
249
136
20–24
135
177
25–34
176
441
35–44
437
288
45–54
286
161
55–59
159
312
60–64
310
331
65–74
329
348
75–84
345
32
85+
32
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866712.4%
18 and over4,69987.6%
65 and over1,41726.4%
Median age48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or more races 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Black or African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White5,17595.3%
Two or more races1482.7%
Hispanic or Latino671.2%
Black or African American240.4%
Asian190.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.6% 32.3% 42.3%
$50k – $100k 39.7% 31.4% 32.3%
$100k – $200k 17.3% 27.4% 20.6%
Over $200k 2.4% 8.9% 4.9%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 11.5%
$25k–$35k 10.4%
$35k–$50k 4.4%
$50k–$75k 18.4%
$75k–$100k 23.2%
$100k–$150k 15.1%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 5.4%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k11.5%
$25k–$35k10.4%
$35k–$50k4.4%
$50k–$75k18.4%
$75k–$100k23.2%
$100k–$150k15.1%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+5.4%
Median income$78,546

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%
$50k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 9.7%
$150k–$200k 14.5%
$200k–$300k 27.6%
$300k–$500k 19.4%
$500k–$1M 16.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$239,500
Median rent / month$1,002
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant49.8%
Single-family detached74.1%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes13.4%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–200918.9%
1990–199913.5%
1980–198920.0%
1970–197918.6%
1960–19693.0%
1950–19596.0%
1940–19496.1%
1939 or earlier11.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom14.9%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms47.0%
4 bedrooms11.5%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.7%
1 vehicle35.0%
2 vehicles40.9%
3 or more19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.1%
Electricity7.0%
Propane / LP gas17.0%
Fuel oil64.7%
Wood6.0%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,10546.0%
Cohabiting couple2088.7%
Male householder, no spouse42417.6%
Female householder, no spouse66627.7%
Households with children under 1837515.6%
Households with seniors (65+)86836.1%
Average household size2.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.7%20.6%
Married45.5%45.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.4%15.6%
Divorced12.4%18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 22.6%
Some college, no degree 17.2%
Associate's degree 15.5%
Bachelor's degree 22.3%
Graduate / professional 13.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.1%
Bachelor's or higher35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten272.9%
Elementary school27329.0%
High school41343.9%
College / grad school22724.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Manufacturing 16.1%
Professional & management 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%
Retail trade 9.9%
Construction 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Finance & real estate 3.7%
Information 2.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.6%
Other services 2.5%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.9%
Service17.0%
Sales & office16.2%
Natural resources & construction6.8%
Production & transportation20.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government6.7%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.9%
Carpool7.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home8.4%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)37.7

Poverty

All people 9.9%
Under 18 years 30.7%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 2.4%
Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.7%
Retirement income23.3%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.7%
High blood pressure34.8%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.6%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression24.3%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.8%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans57312.2%
Disability%
Any disability20.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years21.4%
65 and over28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.0%
Public insurance42.1%
No insurance13.3%
Uninsured under 1913.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,28598.5%
Spanish691.3%
Other Indo-European691.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)5,03593.8%
Born in same state4,95392.3%
Born in different state2,54447.4%
Foreign born821.5%
Naturalized citizen3316.2%
Not a US citizen20862.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,04119.4%
French89616.7%
Arab5129.5%
German2554.8%
AncestryCount%
Irish1052%
English741.4%
Norwegian220.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.8%
Internet access93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04009

What city is ZIP code 04009 in?

ZIP code 04009 is primarily assigned to Bridgton, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04009 in?

ZIP code 04009 falls within Cumberland County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04009 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 04009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 04009 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 04009 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 04009 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 04009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04009 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 04009 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 04009 in?

ZIP code 04009 observes the EST timezone.

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