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Bridgeport, NJ
Census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Population
228
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,144
ZIP codes
0
Bridgeport and its ZIP codes
Local data for Bridgeport, NJ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gloucester County. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,125
128,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,394
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,404 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgeport, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
836
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgeport, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Bridgeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeckettCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Chester, PACity | 3.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| GibbstownCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Eddystone, PABorough | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| PedricktownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Upland, PABorough | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| SwedesboroBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Parkside, PABorough | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Ridley Park, PABorough | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Woodlyn, PACensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| MickletonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| Brookhaven, PABorough | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Claymont, DECensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgeport, NJ in?
- Bridgeport is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Bridgeport, NJ?
- About 228 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgeport?
- Nearby places include Beckett (2.9 mi), Chester, PA (3.2 mi), Trainer, PA (3.3 mi), Gibbstown (3.8 mi), Eddystone, PA (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023