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Bridgeport, MI
Census-designated place in Saginaw County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48722.
Population
6,884
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
819
ZIP codes
1
Bridgeport and its ZIP codes
Bridgeport at a glance
- Bridgeport is about 4.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 146th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $51,071 a year, 30% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (57% below Michigan) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for Bridgeport, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bridgeport, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,071
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,096), Mexican Americans (896), Irish Americans (638).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saginaw County. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,997
80,210 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,957 per person
How people get to work
Bridgeport, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgeport, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
565
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
841
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgeport, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bridgeport
1 in or overlapping Bridgeport. Population shown
Cities near Bridgeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4 |
| SaginawCity | 5.8 mi | 17.1 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.8 |
| FrankenmuthCity | 7.1 mi | 3.1 |
| ZilwaukeeCity | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Birch RunVillage | 9 mi | 1.9 |
| BurtCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 6 |
| ReeseVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ShieldsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| MontroseCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| VassarCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Bay CityCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| ClioCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| FreelandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| EssexvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgeport, MI in?
- Bridgeport is in Saginaw County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridgeport include 48722.
- What is the population of Bridgeport, MI?
- About 6,884 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgeport?
- Nearby places include Buena Vista (4.3 mi), Saginaw (5.8 mi), Robin Glen-Indiantown (6.7 mi), Frankenmuth (7.1 mi), Zilwaukee (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023