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Bridgeport, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 5,401 · #173 in Pennsylvania
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About Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a close-knit town in southeastern Pennsylvania counting 5,401 people who proudly call it home.
Bridgeport holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 8,183 residents per square mile.
📰 Bridgeport News Today
- 2 children rescued after being nearly swept away in Schuylkill River in Bridgeport, Pa. 6abc Philadelphia · Jul 30
- Robert John Donnelly III Obituary | Bernard S. Gutkowski Funeral Home | Bridgeport, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Obituary information for Robert S. Whitcomb "Rob" Urban Funeral Home · May 6
- John D. "David" Byrne, Jr. Obituary, Age 85 - July 3, 2026 - Bridgeport, Pennsylvania obits.denvergazette.com · Aug 4
- Train enthusiasts rejoice as Union Pacific locomotive "Big Boy" rolls through Bridgeport, PA cbsnews.com · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bridgeport Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Bridgeport — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,401.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bridgeport
- August Moon — korean
- Kabuki — japanese
- Little Sicily Pizza — pizza
- Taqueria La Michoacana — mexican
- Bridgeport Pizza — pizza
- Giacomo's
- Lou's Sandwich Shop
- Nano's Fried Chicken
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bridgeport
- Bob Holland Park reviews ★
- Bridgeport Memorial Park reviews ★
- King Manor Park reviews ★
- Lafayette Street Gateway reviews ★
- Merion View Park reviews ★
- Schuylkill River Boat House Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bridgeport
- Bridgeport El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)5,401
Rank in state#173 of 1,013
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density8,183/sq mi
Coordinates40.1041, -75.3435