The Hollow is a neighborhood in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, situated just northwest of the downtown area and about a 30-minute drive southwest of New Haven. This historically significant community is bounded by North Avenue on the northwest, Main Street on the northeast, Park Avenue on the southwest, and Washington Avenue on the east. It is quite densely populated, home to more than 9,835 residents as of 2009. The zip code for this Fairfield County community is 06604.
The Hollow is predominately residential, consisting of more than 3,475 single-family and multi-family housing units. The residences here are a bit older, with the vast majority constructed at least 20 years ago. Apartment complexes and other multi-family units far outweigh single-family homes here, with about 77 percent of the housing units occupied by renters.
The Sterling Hill Historic District can also be found within the Hollow community. Several small parks lie nearby, including Lafayett Park and McGovern Park. The Long Island Sound is also accessible a few miles to the south, and it is bordered by several popular beach parks.
Residents of the Hollow also enjoy easy access to several major highways and Interstate 95. The Tunxis Hill Shopping Center exists a few miles to the west, offering several retail shops and dining options, as well as a bowling alley for family entertainment. Several more shopping centers are situated within a few miles to the northeast, as is the Bridgeport Hospital. Neighborhood residents also enjoy proximity to the essentials, including supermarkets and pharmacies.