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Bridgeport, OH
Village in Belmont County, Ohio.
Population
1,453
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,063
ZIP codes
0
Bridgeport and its ZIP codes
Bridgeport at a glance
- Bridgeport is about 3.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,125 a year, 24% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,200 (56% below Ohio) and median rent is $689 a month.
Local data for Bridgeport, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bridgeport, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,125
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$94,200
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (244), German Americans (207), Italian Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Belmont County. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,097
20,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$671M
FY 2026, $10,084 per person
How people get to work
Bridgeport, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgeport, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
145
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgeport, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Bridgeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrooksideVillage | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WolfhurstCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Martins FerryCity | 2.2 mi | 2.3 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Wheeling, WVCity | 2.5 mi | 13.6 |
| BellaireVillage | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Bethlehem, WVVillage | 3.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Benwood, WVCity | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| NeffsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4 |
| Clearview, WVVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Triadelphia, WVTown | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| McMechen, WVCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ShadysideVillage | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| TiltonsvilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgeport, OH in?
- Bridgeport is in Belmont County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bridgeport, OH?
- About 1,453 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgeport?
- Nearby places include Brookside (0.8 mi), Wolfhurst (1.9 mi), Martins Ferry (2.2 mi), Lansing (2.4 mi), Wheeling, WV (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023