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Bridge City, TX
City in Orange County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77611.
Population
9,640
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,498
ZIP codes
1
Bridge City and its ZIP codes
Bridge City at a glance
- Bridge City is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 276th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $88,958, 13% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,800 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $1,431 a month.
Local data for Bridge City, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bridge City, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,958
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$202,800
Median rent
$1,431/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,529), German Americans (1,074), French Americans (998).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Bridge City.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,812
25,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$518M
FY 2026, $6,102 per person
How people get to work
Bridge City, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.8%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bridge City, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
249
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11,071
29.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 44°F
62.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridge City, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Bridge City
1 in or overlapping Bridge City. Population shown
Cities near Bridge City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port NechesCity | 5.7 mi | 8.6 |
| West OrangeCity | 6.1 mi | 3.4 |
| PinehurstCity | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| GrovesCity | 7.3 mi | 5.2 |
| OrangeCity | 9.2 mi | 21.3 |
| NederlandCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Central GardensCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| VidorCity | 11 mi | 12 |
| Little CypressCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Port ArthurCity | 13 mi | 75.6 |
| MauricevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.4 |
| Rose CityCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Pine ForestCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| BeaumontCity | 19 mi | 82.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridge City, TX in?
- Bridge City is in Orange County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Bridge City, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bridge City include 77611.
- What is the population of Bridge City, TX?
- About 9,640 people live in Bridge City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridge City?
- Nearby places include Port Neches (5.7 mi), West Orange (6.1 mi), Pinehurst (6.9 mi), Groves (7.3 mi), Orange (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023