City

Bristol, VA

5 ZIP codes  ·  Bristol (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥28,363Population
💰$49,997Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$175,691Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 4.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black4.3%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma124 (0.7%)
HS Graduate6,304 (33.5%)
Some College3,378 (17.9%)
Associates2,737 (14.5%)
Bachelors1,895 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree4,395 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College17.9%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,997 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$175,690 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$801/mo
Total Housing Units14,408
Vacant Units2,386

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Bristol, VA

Bristol is a city in Virginia, located in Bristol (city) County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.94 years.

Economically, Bristol is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,996 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bristol is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,690, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristol is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.8%).

Bristol, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 5 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.
24201 16,039 $43,591 $160,700 $763 3.4% 34.8% 61.4%
24202 12,324 $58,333 $195,200 $850 4.7% 31.8% 83.4%