Bridgeport, New Jersey, 2008
Bridgeport’s story
182 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
- 1844Bridgeport is settled
BridgeportNJ
Population
228
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$313K
−2.6% in a year
Household income
$157K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Jobs based here
106
A commuter town
Settled
1844
182 years ago
Is Bridgeport a good place to live?
Of the 469 New Jersey towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Bridgeport. Bridgeport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Bridgeport stand out
Where Bridgeport beats most towns.
By the sea
Bridgeport lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 19% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
19%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
66thpercentile for hurricane risk
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bridgeport.
Housing
The typical home in Bridgeport: about $313K
$313KZillow home value
Typical home values fell 2.6% in the year to September 2026.
Typical home value
Bridgeport$313K
New Jersey$575K
−2.6%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Bridgeport’s workers commute out
0%work in town
The top destinations are Philadelphia (10%), Logan Township (10%) and West Deptford Township (4%). Bridgeport had 106 jobs in 2023, down 209 from 2013. Half of commuters travel less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
In Bridgeport0%
Philadelphia10%
Logan Township10%
West Deptford Township4%
Harrison Township4%
16 mi
median commute distance
106
jobs based in Bridgeport
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Bridgeport brings four seasons and pleasant summers
23″snow a winter
The July high for Bridgeport comes to 88°F, close to New Jersey’s towns (86°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring44–64°
Summer66–85°
Fall49–67°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
20% of adults in Bridgeport have been diagnosed with depression, against 16% in New Jersey’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns
In Bridgeport, just over three quarters of adults had a checkup this year. 36% of adults have high blood pressure locally, against 32% in New Jersey’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. Of 32 CDC measures, Bridgeport beats the New Jersey average on 2 and trails it on 1.
| Bridgeport | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 36% | 36% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
2 better29 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Bridgeport | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 11.3% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 71.5% | 65.9% |
| More adults with depression | 19.6% | 15.1% |
Crozer Chester Medical Center
4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Bridgeport, mostly inland flooding
43risk score of 100
55% of Bridgeport’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by coastal flooding at 19%. On expected storm and flood damage, Bridgeport sits below 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCoastal floodingEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bridgeport
16pages on Bridgeport
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 227 attractions →Lincoln Financial Field and 162 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bridgeport. Close and well known come first.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw15 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw15 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw15 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
10 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Bridgeport: who provides what
Bridgeport is unincorporated, so Gloucester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNj American Water - BridgeportNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGloucester CountyGloucester County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGloucester County ClerkGloucester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code0801408014 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Small town
228 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
After high school
Colleges nearby
23 within 15 miles of the center of Bridgeport
Widener UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Chester, PA4.2 mi$55,730 tuitionSalem Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Carneys Point9.6 mi$6,360 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BrandywineUniversity or college · Public · Media, PA10.3 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Bridgeport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
About Bridgeport
Populated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US
Bridgeport is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community that is part of Logan Township, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. At the 2020 United States census, the population of the CDP was 389. in the 2010 census, the population was 504. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08014.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- ZIP code
- 08014
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