Bridger
Town in Carbon County, Montana

Bridger is a town in Carbon County, Montana, with 662 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,665 ft (1,117 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fromberg, 6.9 miles N.
- 662residents (2020 Census)
- 3,665 ftelevation · 1,117 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 786 / sq mipopulation density
- 59029ZIP code
About Bridger
Bridger is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 662 at the 2020 census.
The town of Bridger was named for the scout Jim Bridger. Residents originally wanted to name the town after George Town, one of the original settlers, but Town encouraged residents to name the newly founded town after his old friend Jim Bridger. The Bridger Trail passes to the southeast of the town of Bridger.
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Living in Bridger
- Median household income
- $42,891
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Median rent
- $753/mo
- Median age
- 48
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Bridger had 662 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 662 |
|---|---|
| Density | 786 per sq mi (303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bridger at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 662 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,665 ft (1,117 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2949° N, 108.9165° W |
| ZIP code | 59029 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3009475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bridger
- Fromberg6.9 mi N
- Belfry11.6 mi S
- Edgar11.7 mi N
- Boyd13.3 mi NW
- Roberts13.3 mi W
- Joliet13.4 mi N
- Fox14.4 mi W
- Montaqua14.7 mi N
- Bearcreek15.0 mi SW
- Rockvale15.6 mi N
- Red Lodge17.7 mi SW
- Silesia18.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bridger
What county is Bridger in?
Bridger is in Carbon County, Montana.
What is the population of Bridger, MT?
662 people lived in Bridger at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bridger, MT?
The ZIP code of Bridger is 59029.
What is the elevation of Bridger?
3,665 feet (1,117 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bridger?
Fromberg (6.9 mi), Belfry (11.6 mi), Edgar (11.7 mi), Boyd (13.3 mi), Roberts (13.3 mi).
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