City

Bridgeport, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥3,285Population
💰$41,374Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$110,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 4.2%Other: 9.8%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black4.2%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma168 (7.5%)
HS Graduate930 (41.8%)
Some College358 (16.1%)
Associates385 (17.3%)
Bachelors136 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree249 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 7.5%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS7.5%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College16.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,374 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$110,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$519/mo
Total Housing Units1,744
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Bridgeport, AL

Bridgeport is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,285 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Bridgeport is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,374 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgeport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $519 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgeport is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.61%).

Bridgeport, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Bridgeport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35740 3,285 $41,374 $110,300 $519 6.0% 17.3% 65.8%