Bristol City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 4 ZIP codes · 1 cities
4
ZIP codes
17,054
population (2021)
-4.4%
pop change since 2010
51520
FIPS code
Bristol City County ZIP code map
About Bristol City County
Bristol City County is located in Virginia and contains 4 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,054 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.4% from 17,835 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bristol City County is 51520.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,054 |
| 2010 population | 17,835 |
| Change | -4.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51520 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bristol City County
ZIP codes for Bristol City County, VA (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24201 | Bristol | Bristol City | View map |
| 24203 | Bristol | Bristol City | View map |
| 24205 | Bristol | Bristol City | View map |
| 24209 | Bristol | Bristol City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
15,910
Population
44.2
Median age
$43,599
Median household income
$30,491
Per capita income
$149,200
Median home value
$777
Median monthly rent
61.0%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
5,478
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
394
Under 5
427
387
5–9
419
401
10–14
435
513
15–19
556
431
20–24
467
847
25–34
917
931
35–44
1,009
969
45–54
1,049
568
55–59
616
400
60–64
433
948
65–74
1,027
591
75–84
641
256
85+
278
← Male
Female →
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
White
84.1%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.2%
| 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
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%
| 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
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
23.9%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.4%
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
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.7%
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%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Retail trade
12.0%
Professional & management
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
5.5%
Construction
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
1.1%
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% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
17.9%
Under 18 years
24.4%
18 and over
16.3%
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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| 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% |
| 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.
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