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Bridgeport, CT

City in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610.

Population

149,153

Land area

16.1sq mi

People per sq mi

9,285

ZIP codes

6

Bridgeport and its ZIP codes

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Bridgeport at a glance

  • Bridgeport is about 12 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
  • It is the most populous city in Connecticut.
  • Households here earn a median of $58,685 a year, 39% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,900 (25% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,450 a month.

Local data for Bridgeport, CT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bridgeport, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,685

Poverty rate

21.0%

Median home value

$274,900

Median rent

$1,450/mo

Homeownership

42.8%

Bachelor's or higher

23.4%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

30.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (24,908), Italian Americans (10,325), Mexican Americans (7,509).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$77,993

115,621 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$106,897

BEA, 2024

PPP loans

$258M

4,120 loans, 27,893 jobs reported

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region economyPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone61.5%
  • Carpooled17.1%
  • Public transit6.8%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home7.6%

Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bridgeport, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

644

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

3,901

4.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 24°F

44.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bridgeport, CT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.5%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

21.4%

U.S. 11.1% +10.3 pts

ZIP codes in Bridgeport

6 in or overlapping Bridgeport. Population shown

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Cities near Bridgeport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Stratford DowntownCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.6
Sacred Heart UniversityCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.1
Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place4 mi5.7
Fairfield UniversityCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.3
LordshipCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.8
PlattsvilleCensus-designated place4.8 mi1
Mill PlainCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.5
MurrayCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.5
Long HillCensus-designated place6.1 mi3.2
SouthportCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.9
Daniels FarmCensus-designated place6.3 mi4.9
OronoqueCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.3
TashuaCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.7
Milford7.3 mi21.9
StaplesCensus-designated place7.9 mi4.3
Greens FarmsCensus-designated place8.2 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bridgeport, CT in?
Bridgeport is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport, CT?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridgeport include 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610.
What is the population of Bridgeport, CT?
About 149,153 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bridgeport?
Nearby places include Stratford Downtown (3.1 mi), Sacred Heart University (3.9 mi), Trumbull Center (4 mi), Fairfield University (4.1 mi), Lordship (4.3 mi).

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