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Bristol City County
Bristol, VA
24201
24201 ZIP Code — Bristol, VA
Bristol City County, Virginia
ZIP code 24201 is located in
Bristol ,
Virginia ,
within Bristol City County .
It covers approximately 10.11 square miles and serves a population of
15,910 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24201
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $43,599. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 24201 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
15,910
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
520
Geography
Land area
10.11 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
36.6146
Longitude
-82.1748
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.0%
60.0%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
21.9%
21.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
16.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
1.8%
1.8%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$43,599
Median household income
$149,200
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,109 19.5% 18 and over 12,801 80.5% 65 and over 3,741 23.5% Median age 44.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.5%
Group Count % White 13,785 84.1% Black or African American 1,066 6.5% Two or more races 857 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 478 2.9% Other race 170 1% Asian 31 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.0%
60.0%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
21.9%
21.9%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
16.3%
26.3%
Over $200k
1.8%
1.8%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 7.3% $15k–$25k 11.9% $25k–$35k 12.3% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 12.0% $75k–$100k 9.9% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $43,599
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $149,200 Median rent / month $777 Owner occupied 61.0% Renter occupied 39.0% Vacant 16.4% Single-family detached 64.9% Large apartment buildings 6.9% Mobile homes 1.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.3% 2000–2009 6.7% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 12.1% 1970–1979 15.1% 1960–1969 15.2% 1950–1959 14.9% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 19.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.3% 1 bedroom 9.1% 2 bedrooms 29.5% 3 bedrooms 42.2% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.0% 1 vehicle 43.8% 2 vehicles 27.8% 3 or more 17.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 22.9% Electricity 72.0% Propane / LP gas 0.9% Fuel oil 1.5% Wood 0.9% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,502 36.8% Cohabiting couple 332 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 1,668 24.5% Female householder, no spouse 2,296 33.8% Households with children under 18 1,446 21.3% Households with seniors (65+) 2,828 41.6% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.9% 27.3% Married 40.9% 42.5% Separated 2.6% 1.5% Widowed 3.2% 13.2% Divorced 18.4% 15.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.7% Bachelor's or higher 23.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 212 7.1% Kindergarten 179 6.0% Elementary school 1,082 36.0% High school 821 27.3% College / grad school 711 23.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.0%
Professional & management
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Public administration
5.5%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.9% Service 22.1% Sales & office 24.0% Natural resources & construction 6.2% Production & transportation 13.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.0% Government 13.5% Self-employed 4.2% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.0% Carpool 6.7% Public transit 0.4% Walk 4.3% Work from home 10.5% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 18.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 27.2% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 21.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 39.4% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 27.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 60.1% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 17.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 884 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 22.2% Under 18 8.5% 18–64 years 18.8% 65 and over 41.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.2% Public insurance 47.9% No insurance 13.8% Uninsured under 19 6.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 15,089 94.8% Spanish 123 0.8% Other Indo-European 105 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 15,723 98.8% Born in same state 15,692 98.6% Born in different state 7,044 44.3% Foreign born 31 0.2% Naturalized citizen 187 1.2% Not a US citizen 145 77.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 4,380 27.5% French 1,738 10.9% Italian 1,461 9.2% English 75 0.5%
Ancestry Count % Irish 30 0.2% Polish 30 0.2% German 17 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.7% Internet access 84.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24201
What city is ZIP code 24201 in?
ZIP code 24201 is primarily assigned to Bristol, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24201 in?
ZIP code 24201 falls within Bristol City County, Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24201?
18% of residents in ZIP code 24201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24201 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 24201 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24201?
The median home value in ZIP code 24201 is $149,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24201?
The median household income in ZIP code 24201 is $43,599, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24201 in?
ZIP code 24201 observes the EST timezone.
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