City of Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Information on Bridgeport, Fairfield County

The City of Bridgeport is located in the state of Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Bridgeport at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Bridgeport City HALL, Fairfield County

Bridgeport City Hall's addressBridgeport Bridgeport Municipal Building
45 LYON TERRACE
BRIDGEPORT CT 06604
United States
Phone number of Bridgeport City Hall+1 203-576-7201
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Bridgeport official websiteci.bridgeport.ct.us
Mayor of BridgeportBill Finch
Fairfield County, Connecticut: Vital Records Bridgeport vital records
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Common questions about Bridgeport

What county is Bridgeport CT in?

Bridgeport, CT is located in Fairfield County

Where is Bridgeport, Connecticut ?

Bridgeport lies in Fairfield County. It is situated in the southwestern part of Connecticut, USA. Positioned along the Long Island Sound, it’s approximately 60 miles northeast of New York City and about 20 miles southwest of New Haven.

What is the cost of living in Bridgeport CT ?

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut (Fairfield County) is relatively high, with median housing costs around $295,000. Transportation expenses average about $1,500 annually, while groceries can cost approximately 10% more than the national average. Overall, residents should plan for a higher living expense compared to many other areas.

Bridgeport administrative division

Bridgeport building department, CT

If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Bridgeport, CT, obtaining the necessary permits is an essential step. You can request the permits through the City's Building Department, located in the Margaret E. Morton Government Center. Before you begin, it's a good idea to contact the office directly to gather detailed information about the costs and processing times involved, as these can vary depending on the scope and complexity of your project. This proactive approach will help ensure a smoother permitting process for your endeavor.
OfficeBridgeport Building Department
CityBridgeport
StateConnecticut
Address45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone203-576-7227
Websitehttps://www.bridgeportct.gov/

Demography of Bridgeport

Name of Bridgeport inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population136 405 inhabitants1 / 167
Population density in Bridgeport7 053,1 pop/sq mi (2 723,2 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Bridgeport, CT

Where to apply for a passport in Bridgeport, CT? There are 2 passport offices in Bridgeport, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
BAYVIEW STATION115 BOSTON AVENUE2033322681
BRIDGEPORT MAIN POST OFFICE120 MIDDLE STREET2033325302

Top 3 most popular banks in Bridgeport

There are 18 bank branches in Bridgeport.
People's United Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Bridgeport with 6 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 3 branch offices and then JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 3 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Bridgeport:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
People's United Bank, National Association6Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TD Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Citibank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fairfield County Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Webster Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Bridgeport administrative numbers

Bridgeport City code0908000
Bridgeport City postcode06604

Toponymy and translation of Bridgeport

Belarusian: Горад БрыджпартBulgarian: БриджпортPersian: بریجپورت
Hebrew: ברידג'פורטJapanese: ブリッジポートKazakh: Бриджпорт
Korean: 브리지포트Lithuanian: BridžportasMarathi: ब्रिजपोर्ट
Russian: БриджпортSerbian: БриџпортUkrainian: Бріджпорт
Chinese: 布里奇波特  

Transportation modes in Bridgeport

Airport
Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport 4 miles
Tweed New Haven Regional Airport 16.9 miles
Danbury Municipal Airport 19.6 miles

Bridgeport territory

Bridgeport area19,34 sq mi (50,09 km²)
Bridgeport altitude59 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 41.1874
Longitude: -73.1957
Latitude: 41° 11' 15'' North
Longitude: 73° 11' 45'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with BridgeportCurrently, the town Bridgeport isn’t twinned
Namesake of Bridgeport
  • Bridgeport, Alabama, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, California, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Illinois, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Nebraska, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Ohio, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Oklahoma, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Texas, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, Washington, États-Unis
  • Bridgeport, West Virginia, États-Unis
Natural parksBridgeport isn't part of a natural park

What is Bridgeport close to?

Nearby cities include: Trumbull, Stratford, Fairfield and Milford
TrumbullTrumbullStratford
TrumbullNeighbouring townsStratford
FairfieldFairfield
Trumbull 3.4 milesStratford 3.6 milesFairfield 4 miles
Milford 7.3 milesEaston 7.7 milesShelton 8.6 miles
Westport 9 milesWeston 9.5 milesMonroe 10.4 miles
Orange 10.9 milesDerby 11.3 milesWilton 12.6 miles
Ansonia 12.7 milesRedding 13.1 milesWest Haven 13.2 miles
Norwalk 13.4 milesSeymour 14.7 milesWoodbridge 15 miles
New Canaan 15.8 milesNew Haven 16.5 milesBethel 16.6 miles

Distance between Bridgeport and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2499 milesHouston : 1472 milesPhiladelphia : 130 miles closest
Phoenix : 2183 milesSan Antonio : 1635 milesSan Diego : 2468 miles
Dallas : 1420 milesSan Jose : 2585 milesJacksonville : 887 miles
Indianapolis : 688 milesSan Francisco : 2636 milesAustin : 1563 miles
Columbus : 521 milesFort Worth : 1450 milesCharlotte : 586 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Bridgeport, CT

Elementary schools in Bridgeport

A.B. Skane Center

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 220

Barnum School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 633

Beardsley School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 349

Black Rock School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 465

Blackham School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1127

Bryant School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 381

Cesar Batalla School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1167

Classical Studies Academy

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 373

Columbus School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 843

Edison School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 263

Geraldine Johnson School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 787

Hall School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 242

Hallen School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 333

High Horizons Magnet School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 417

Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 490

James J. Curiale School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 712

Jettie S. Tisdale School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 682

John Winthrop School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 678

Luis Munoz Marin School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 858

Madison School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 537

Multicultural Magnet School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 466

New Beginnings Inc Family Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 499

Park City Magnet School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 509

Paul Laurence Dunbar School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 407

Read School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 923

Roosevelt School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 587

Six-Six Magnet School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 466

Thomas Hooker School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 321

Waltersville School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 490

Wilbur Cross School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 387

Middle schools in Bridgeport

Park City Prep Charter School

Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 360

High schools in Bridgeport

Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences High School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 499

Bassick High School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 961

Biotechnology Research and Zoological Studies High School at the Fa

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 491

Bridgeport Military Academy

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 329

Bullard-Havens Technical High School

District of Connecticut Technical High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 780

Central High School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1515

Information Technology and Software Engineering High School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 502

The Bridge Academy

Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 281

Warren Harding High School

District of Bridgeport School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 973

Alternative schools in Bridgeport

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1044

Capital Preparatory Harbor School Inc.

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 254

Great Oaks Charter School

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 324

Private schools in Bridgeport

Bridgeport International Academy

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 60

Catholic Academy Of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 205

Fairfield County Sda School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 41

Kolbe Cathedral High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 297

Love Christian Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 23

Mercaz Community High School For Jewish Studies

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 134

St Andrew Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 242

St Ann Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 195

St Augustine Academy

Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 8
Students : 251

Leisure and activities in Bridgeport surrounding area

Zoo
Beardsley Zoo
Golf course
Harry R. Brownson Country Club
to Shelton 8.2 miles		Great River Golf Club
to Milford 8.2 miles
The Orchard's
to Milford 8.8 miles		Highland Golf Club
to Shelton 10.3 miles
Shorehaven Golf Club
to Norwalk 12.2 miles		Silvermine Golf Club
to Norwalk 12.7 miles
Oak Hills Park Golf Course
to Norwalk 13.8 miles		Woodbridge Country Club
to New Haven 14.1 miles
The Course at Yale
to New Haven 14.5 miles		Newtown Country Club
to Newtown 15.7 miles