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Bridgeport, AL

City in Jackson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35740.

Population

2,246

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

519

ZIP codes

1

Bridgeport and its ZIP codes

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Bridgeport at a glance

  • Bridgeport is about 5.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $34,481 a year, 46% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,000 (55% below Alabama) and median rent is $569 a month.

Local data for Bridgeport, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bridgeport, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$34,481

Poverty rate

32.7%

Median home value

$94,000

Median rent

$569/mo

Homeownership

55.8%

Bachelor's or higher

6.8%

Median age

38.8

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (233), Irish Americans (176), Mexican Americans (133).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,886

15,108 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,078

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$366M

FY 2026, $6,954 per person

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bridgeport, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.6%
  • Carpooled7.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home7.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bridgeport, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,141

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

117

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 29°F

60.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bridgeport, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.9%

U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts

Diabetes

18.8%

U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts

Smoking

23.4%

U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

ZIP codes in Bridgeport

1 in or overlapping Bridgeport. Population shown

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Cities near Bridgeport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South Pittsburg, TNCity4.7 mi8.2
New Hope, TNCity5.1 mi10.3
Orme, TNTown6.9 mi4.1
Kimball, TNTown7.5 mi5.3
Jasper, TNTown9.6 mi9.8
StevensonTown9.7 mi7.7
Trenton, GACity13 mi3.2
Sequatchie, TNCensus-designated place13 mi1
New England, GACensus-designated place13 mi3.4
Whiteside, TNCensus-designated place13 mi4
Sherwood, TNCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
West Brow, GACensus-designated place17 mi2.6
IderTown17 mi5.4
Wildwood, GACensus-designated place18 mi3.2
PisgahTown19 mi4.8
Whitwell, TNCity20 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bridgeport, AL in?
Bridgeport is in Jackson County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridgeport include 35740.
What is the population of Bridgeport, AL?
About 2,246 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bridgeport?
Nearby places include South Pittsburg, TN (4.7 mi), New Hope, TN (5.1 mi), Orme, TN (6.9 mi), Kimball, TN (7.5 mi), Jasper, TN (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023