City

Bridgeport, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Morrill County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,949Population
💰$53,200Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$105,200Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 13.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic13.5%
Black0.1%
Asian1.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate414 (32.8%)
Some College306 (24.3%)
Associates182 (14.4%)
Bachelors111 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree243 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College24.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,200 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$105,200 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units1,024
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Bridgeport, NE

Bridgeport is a city in Nebraska, located in Morrill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,949 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Bridgeport is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,200 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly 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 $105,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgeport is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.17%).

Bridgeport, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Bridgeport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69336 1,949 $53,200 $105,200 $746 7.4% 28.1% 74.2%