Downtown Bridgeport
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Living in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is Connecticut's most populous city, a port on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Pequonnock River in eastern Fairfield County. It was incorporated as a town in 1821 and as a city in 1836, and grew into the state's leading manufacturing center by the early 1900s. The city is organized into five geographic areas: Downtown, the East Side, the North End, the South End, and the West Side.
Bridgeport at a glance
- $395,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 27.95 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25-35 minDrive to New Haven
- FairfieldCounty · Greater Bridgeport
Bridgeport's villages and zip codes
Bridgeport uses several zip codes across its neighborhoods, including 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608 and 06610; a few additional codes (06601-06602, 06650, 06673, 06699) are for PO boxes and large-volume mail.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bridgeport | 06604 | Centered along Main Street near City Hall on Lyon Terrace. |
| South End | 06605 | The peninsula south of downtown, home to Seaside Park and Captain's Cove Seaport. |
| North End | 06610 | The northern part of the city along Noble Avenue, where Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is located. |
Bridgeport covers about 19.4 square miles and borders Fairfield, Trumbull and Stratford. It was incorporated in 1836.
Things to do in Bridgeport, CT
Start with Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo and Barnum Museum, then 2 more below.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
The state's only zoo, with animal exhibits and a New England farmyard area. It is open daily.
1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Plan a visitBarnum Museum
A museum on the life of Bridgeport showman and former mayor P.T. Barnum, housed in a historic building on Main Street.
820 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Plan a visitCaptain's Cove Seaport
A working waterfront on Black Rock Harbor with docks, a marina and seasonal dining.
1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Plan a visitSeaside Park
A large waterfront park on Long Island Sound designed with input from Frederick Law Olmsted, one of Bridgeport's 35 public parks.
Bridgeport, CT
A little history
Bridgeport was incorporated as a town in 1821 and as a city in 1836.
Showman P.T. Barnum lived in Bridgeport and served as its mayor in 1871; he built houses in the city and wintered his circus there.
The world's first Subway restaurant opened in Bridgeport's North End in 1965.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Bridgeport
Bridgeport has more than 30 public parks along its Long Island Sound waterfront and inland.
- Seaside ParkWaterfront park on Long Island Sound with beach access and walking paths.
- Beardsley ParkA large city park adjacent to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Walkability and getting around Bridgeport
Downtown Bridgeport and neighborhoods near the Metro-North station support walking to shops and restaurants, but most of the city is built for driving between neighborhoods.
South End
North End
Drive times
- New Haven, about 18 miles25-35 min
- Sikorsky Memorial Airport, about 5 miles10-15 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Bridgeport has its own stop on the Metro-North New Haven Line (Bridgeport station) with connections to New York's Grand Central Terminal and New Haven; Amtrak also serves the same station. CTtransit operates local bus routes throughout the city. A ferry (Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company) runs across Long Island Sound to Port Jefferson, NY.
Bridgeport property taxes and home prices
Bridgeport's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.95, which is $27.95 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,956 a year in taxes at 27.95 mills.
What homes in Bridgeport sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $365,000446 sales | $190,000256 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $395,000400 sales | $215,000238 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Bridgeport's mill rate for 2026–27
27.95mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Bridgeport27.95 mills
- Steel Point Infrastructure Improvement District (where it applies)+27.95 mills
- Downtown Special Service District (where it applies)+3.00 mills
- Motor vehicles31.75 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Bridgeport's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 43.45 |
| 2023–24 | 43.45 |
| 2024–25 | 43.45 |
| 2025–26 | 43.45 |
| 2026–27 | 27.95 |
Bridgeport's town rate went from 43.45 in 2022–23 to 27.95 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Bridgeport property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
Buying a home in Bridgeport
What we check on a Bridgeport purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and coastal flooding.
First-time buyer programs in Bridgeport
CHFA sets Bridgeport's income and price limits for Fairfield County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Parts of Bridgeport along Long Island Sound and the Pequonnock River, including South End and East Side waterfront areas, lie in FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for BridgeportCheck flood zones on Sound-facing streets
Neighborhoods along Long Island Sound and the Pequonnock River can fall in FEMA flood zones, which can require flood insurance. We check the flood map before you make an offer on a Bridgeport property.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Bridgeport?
Send us a Bridgeport address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Bridgeport: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Bridgeport: United Illuminating for power.
- ElectricUnited Illuminating
- Natural gasSouthern Connecticut Gas Company
- WaterAquarion Water Company
- Trash and recyclingThe City of Bridgeport provides curbside trash and recycling collection.
Town offices and contacts
Bridgeport Town Hall is at 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
Bridgeport, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Bridgeport, CT?
Bridgeport's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.95, which is $27.95 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. The motor vehicle rate is 31.75 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Bridgeport?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.95 mills that's about $9,782 a year, or about $815 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Bridgeport, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Bridgeport was $395,000 across 400 sales, compared with $365,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $215,000 across 238 sales.
When is Bridgeport's next revaluation?
Bridgeport's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2030, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2031.
What county is Bridgeport in?
Bridgeport is in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Is there train service from Bridgeport?
Yes. Bridgeport station serves the Metro-North New Haven Line and Amtrak, connecting to New York and New Haven.
What are Bridgeport's zip codes?
Residential zip codes include 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608 and 06610, depending on the neighborhood.
Who provides electricity and gas in Bridgeport?
United Illuminating provides electric service and Southern Connecticut Gas Company provides natural gas.
Does Bridgeport have curbside trash pickup?
Yes, the City of Bridgeport provides curbside trash and recycling collection.
Towns near Bridgeport
Neighbors of Bridgeport in Fairfield County and nearby. All Fairfield County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Bridgeport sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Bridgeport, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- City of Bridgeport official website: bridgeportct.gov
- Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo: beardsleyzoo.org
- Barnum Museum: barnum-museum.org
- Captain's Cove Seaport: captainscoveseaport.com
- Bridgeport Public Library: bportlibrary.org
- Bridgeport Public Schools: bridgeportedu.net
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.