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Bridgeport, WA
City in Douglas County, Washington.
Population
1,792
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,671
ZIP codes
0
Bridgeport and its ZIP codes
Bridgeport at a glance
- Bridgeport is about 14 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,375, 47% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 (69% below Washington) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Bridgeport, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bridgeport, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,375
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,539), Irish Americans (50), German Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Bridgeport.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,341
12,413 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$303M
FY 2026, $7,066 per person
How people get to work
Bridgeport, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgeport, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgeport, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
27.2%
U.S. 11.1% +16.1 pts
Cities near Bridgeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrewsterCity | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| PaterosCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MansfieldTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MethowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ChelanCity | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| MalottCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Chelan FallsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| MansonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| OkanoganCity | 25 mi | 2 |
| OmakCity | 29 mi | 3.8 |
| Electric CityCity | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgeport, WA in?
- Bridgeport is in Douglas County, Washington.
- What is the population of Bridgeport, WA?
- About 1,792 people live in Bridgeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgeport?
- Nearby places include Brewster (6.9 mi), Pateros (11 mi), Mansfield (14 mi), Methow (17 mi), Chelan (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023