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Bridgeton, NJ
City in Cumberland County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08302.
Population
27,001
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,335
ZIP codes
1
Bridgeton and its ZIP codes
Bridgeton at a glance
- Bridgeton is about 3.4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $55,781, 46% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,500 (68% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,340 a month.
Local data for Bridgeton, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bridgeton, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,781
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$1,340/mo
Homeownership
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
29.2
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,859), Puerto Ricans (2,052), Guatemalan Americans (820).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Bridgeton.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Sep 2026, -2.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,056
60,344 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$941M
FY 2026, $6,104 per person
PPP loans
$66M
704 loans, 6,768 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bridgeton, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgeton, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
948
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
371
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgeton, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.6%
U.S. 11.1% +23.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bridgeton
1 in or overlapping Bridgeton. Population shown
Cities near Bridgeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset LakeCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| West ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| Lakeside-Beebe RunCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| Laurel HeightsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| GouldtownCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Carlls CornerCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Dutch NeckCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| FairtonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| ShilohBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Sheppards MillCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RoadstownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Seabrook FarmsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| Arrowhead LakeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| OthelloCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgeton, NJ in?
- Bridgeton is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Bridgeton, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridgeton include 08302.
- What is the population of Bridgeton, NJ?
- About 27,001 people live in Bridgeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgeton?
- Nearby places include Sunset Lake (1.5 mi), West Park (2 mi), Lakeside-Beebe Run (2 mi), Laurel Heights (2 mi), Gouldtown (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023