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Bridgeton, NC
Town in Craven County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28519.
Population
427
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
209
ZIP codes
1
Bridgeton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Bridgeton, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for Bridgeton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
PPP loans
$330K
8 loans, 41 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgeton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgeton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Bridgeton
1 in or overlapping Bridgeton. Population shown
Cities near Bridgeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BernCity | 4.7 mi | 28.7 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 6.9 mi | 3 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.9 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7.8 |
| River BendTown | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| GrantsboroTown | 9.8 mi | 3.9 |
| VanceboroTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| AllianceTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Neuse ForestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| BayboroTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| ArapahoeTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| StonewallTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Minnesott BeachTown | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| AuroraTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgeton, NC in?
- Bridgeton is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Bridgeton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridgeton include 28519.
- What is the population of Bridgeton, NC?
- About 427 people live in Bridgeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgeton?
- Nearby places include New Bern (4.7 mi), Trent Woods (6.9 mi), Fairfield Harbour (7.2 mi), James City (7.3 mi), Brices Creek (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023