City

Bridge City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Texas

👥9,550Population
💰$102,791Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$199,200Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 14%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic14.0%
Asian2.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate1,720 (31.6%)
Some College581 (10.7%)
Associates1,005 (18.5%)
Bachelors631 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,510 (27.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
HS Grad31.6%
Some College10.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,791 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$199,200 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,540/mo
Total Housing Units3,989
Vacant Units595

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Bridge City, TX

Bridge City is a city in Texas, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,550 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Bridge City is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,791 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridge City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,540 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridge City is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.53%).

Bridge City, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Bridge City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77611 9,550 $102,791 $199,200 $1,540 2.1% 39.3% 77.5%