Bridgeport Alabama Map

About Bridgeport, Alabama

Bridgeport is a locality in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,246. The population density is 212.1 people per km². Bridgeport is located at 34.9476°N, 85.7144°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35740.

Bridgeport rests in a broad valley where the Cumberland River has carved a generous path, its waters reflecting the soft, hazy light that often settles over this corner of Alabama. It lies 23.9 miles west-south-west of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 254°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south of South Pittsburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees, rise gently on either side, their contours softened by the persistent moisture of the humid subtropical climate. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the distant scent of woodsmoke, particularly noticeable as dusk begins to deepen and paint the sky in muted hues of lavender and rose. The land itself feels solid, substantial, a testament to the slow, steady work of water and time, with fields of corn and hay stretching out in neat squares, punctuated by the occasional cluster of sturdy farmhouses. The history of Bridgeport is deeply entwined with the very river that defines its landscape, a vital artery for trade and transport since its early days. Coal mining once fueled the local economy, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very character of the place, though now the focus has shifted more towards agriculture and the quiet hum of small businesses. The absence of grand monuments or bustling tourist traps lends Bridgeport a certain unassuming charm, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons rather than the clock. It is a locality that remembers its past without being beholden to it, a quiet strength residing in its enduring connection to the land and the gentle flow of the Cumberland.

About This Bridgeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bridgeport, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.947581, -85.714416. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bridgeport and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Bridgeport includes the ZIP code (35740), telephone area code (256), county seat of Jackson County (Scottsboro), and school district assignment (Jackson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bridgeport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.