Bridgeport Pennsylvania Map

About Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

Bridgeport is a locality in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. Bridgeport is located at 40.9753°N, 78.5511°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19406.

Bridgeport rests in a fold of western Pennsylvania's rolling hills, a place where the land slopes gently toward the sinuous Susquehanna River. It lies 32.6 miles north-north-west of Altoona, PA (from Altoona, PA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-south-west of Clearfield. The air here often carries the cool dampness of the water, mingling with the scent of pine needles from the surrounding forests that climb the inclines. Fields, some neatly cultivated and others allowed to return to a wilder state, checkerboard the landscape, their greens and browns muted under the wide, often overcast sky. The houses of Bridgeport, mostly modest and sturdy, seem to hunker down against the prevailing winds, their porches catching the diffused light that filters through the trees. It is a landscape that feels lived-in, shaped by the weather and the persistent work of generations. The history of Bridgeport is deeply intertwined with the resources that have sustained its people, primarily coal and timber, industries that once pulsed with a vigorous, sometimes grimy, life. The river itself, a broad artery of commerce and connection, has witnessed the passage of barges and the quiet contemplation of fishermen. While the deepest seams of coal may have been depleted, the echoes of that era linger in the weathered barns and the stoic faces of its residents. The local economy now finds its footing in a more diversified approach, a quiet resilience born from adapting to changing times, and the distinctive character of Bridgeport is a testament to that enduring spirit.

About This Bridgeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.975336, -78.551136. 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 Clearfield County.

Detailed location data for Bridgeport includes the ZIP code (17040), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Clearfield County (Clearfield), and school district assignment (Upper Merion Area 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.