City

Bristol, TN

3 ZIP codes  ·  Sullivan County  ·  Tennessee

👥38,330Population
💰$54,908Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$175,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.0%
Asian0.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma252 (1%)
HS Graduate7,441 (29.1%)
Some College4,078 (15.9%)
Associates4,092 (16%)
Bachelors2,584 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree7,155 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,908 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$175,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units18,119
Vacant Units1,653

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Bristol, TN

Bristol is a city in Tennessee, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,330 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Bristol is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,908 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bristol is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristol is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.1%).

Bristol, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bristol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37620 38,330 $54,908 $175,500 $809 7.6% 38.0% 71.6%