Bridgeport Pennsylvania Map

About Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

Bridgeport is a locality in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. Bridgeport is located at 40.0393°N, 76.2647°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19406.

Bridgeport lies cradled within the gentle folds of Lancaster County, where rolling farmland gives way to the more rugged terrain bordering the Susquehanna River. It lies 2.2 miles east of Lancaster, PA (from Lancaster, PA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-south-east of East Hempfield. The land here exhales the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a constant, subtle perfume carried on the breeze. Fields, a mosaic of emerald and gold under the broad Pennsylvania sky, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of old barns and the occasional cluster of mature oaks. The river itself, a broad, slow-moving artery, carves a quiet path through this landscape, its presence felt in the humid air and the distant, murmuring sound that drifts on the wind. The history of Bridgeport is as layered as the rich soil that sustains its farms. Once a vital hub for river trade and a testament to the ingenuity of early settlers, its economy now reflects a blend of agricultural tradition and the enduring spirit of small-scale industry. Local businesses, many of them family-run, contribute to the unhurried rhythm of daily life, their presence a quiet reassurance of continuity. The legacy of generations who worked this land and navigated these waters is palpable, a subtle undercurrent beneath the present-day hum of activity. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather a constant, unseen companion to the unfolding present.

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: 40.039264, -76.26468. 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County (Lancaster), 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.