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Washington County
Bristol, VA
24202
24202 ZIP Code — Bristol, VA
Washington County, Virginia
ZIP code 24202 is located in
Bristol ,
Virginia ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 128.83 square miles and serves a population of
12,325 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 276 .
About ZIP code 24202
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,476. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 24202 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
12,325
Population density
96 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
128.83 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
36.6851
Longitude
-82.2056
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
276
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
48.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
31.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
15.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
1.3%
3.9%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$56,476
Median household income
$175,000
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,139 17.4% 18 and over 10,186 82.6% 65 and over 2,899 23.5% Median age 49.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % White 11,816 94% Two or more races 290 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 242 1.9% Black or African American 132 1.1% Asian 86 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
48.6%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
31.8%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
15.7%
26.3%
Over $200k
1.3%
3.9%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 6.2% $25k–$35k 14.3% $35k–$50k 13.4% $50k–$75k 24.6% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 16.7% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $56,476
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $175,000 Median rent / month $828 Owner occupied 83.5% Renter occupied 16.5% Vacant 16.0% Single-family detached 80.7% Large apartment buildings 1.0% Mobile homes 14.4% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 15.9% 1990–1999 16.0% 1980–1989 10.4% 1970–1979 21.0% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 10.0% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 5.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 23.5% 3 bedrooms 55.6% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 24.5% 2 vehicles 47.6% 3 or more 24.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.4% Electricity 82.1% Propane / LP gas 4.8% Fuel oil 1.3% Wood 1.6% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,939 56.0% Cohabiting couple 443 8.4% Male householder, no spouse 677 12.9% Female householder, no spouse 1,189 22.7% Households with children under 18 1,315 25.1% Households with seniors (65+) 1,949 37.1% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 17.2% Married 58.4% 54.4% Separated 0.1% 1.9% Widowed 3.2% 11.7% Divorced 10.3% 14.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.8% Bachelor's or higher 16.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 32 1.8% Kindergarten 104 5.7% Elementary school 1,064 58.4% High school 407 22.3% College / grad school 215 11.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Public administration
6.0%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.9% Service 14.7% Sales & office 21.5% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 24.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.9% Government 15.3% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.1% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 8.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 25.7% Supplemental Security 6.9% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.9% High blood pressure 38.7% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 63.7% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,199 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.0% Under 18 5.8% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 37.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.2% Public insurance 46.1% No insurance 9.1% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,943 96.9% Spanish 38 0.3% Other Indo-European 38 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,268 99.5% Born in same state 12,268 99.5% Born in different state 6,208 50.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 57 0.5% Not a US citizen 30 52.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 2,980 24.2% French 2,225 18.1% Italian 1,775 14.4%
Ancestry Count % English 88 0.7% Polish 47 0.4% German 28 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 92.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24202
What city is ZIP code 24202 in?
ZIP code 24202 is primarily assigned to Bristol, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24202 in?
ZIP code 24202 falls within Washington County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 24202 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24202 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24202 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 24202 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24202 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 24202 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24202?
The median home value in ZIP code 24202 is $175,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24202 in?
ZIP code 24202 observes the EST timezone.
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