Bristol, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24201
Bristol County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,116
- 639/sq mi High-density area
- $48,764
- Median income Below-median income area
- $176,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bristol pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 639
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24201 (Bristol, VA) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.0 in 2023 to 266.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Bristol County, Virginia, home to 17,116 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 639 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24201 reports a modest median household income of $48,764 (43% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,749. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,500 (47% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $793; owner occupancy is 61.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page surfaces 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 24201 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24201.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Wholesale trade 28
Wholesale trade
28 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24201, Bristol, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,116
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
639
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24201?
43.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,764
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$30,749
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24201 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Bristol, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,764 13th percentile higher than 13% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,151housing units
8,151
Total Housing Units
6,770
Occupied Units
1,381
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,500
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$793
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24201 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 172 |
| 2022 | +31.9% | 227 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 259 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 267 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 431 business establishments in ZIP 24201, employing approximately 7,219 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,725,000.
431
Businesses
7,219
Employees
$289.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 23.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24201 vs 24202 →
ZIP 24201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37620
Bristol (37620)
39,102 residents
- 24201
Bristol (24201)
17,116 residents
- 24202 12,905
Bristol (24202)
12,905 residents
- 37618 12,747
Bluff City (37618)
12,747 residents
- 24270 582
Mendota (24270)
582 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24201 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37618
Bluff City (37618)
$63,851 median income
- 24202
Bristol (24202)
$60,905 median income
- 37620
Bristol (37620)
$56,128 median income
- 24201
Bristol (24201)
$48,764 median income
- 24270
Mendota (24270)
$45,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24201 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24201, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,116 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24201 in?
ZIP code 24201 (Bristol) is located in Bristol County, Virginia. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24201?
ZIP code 24201 in Bristol, VA has a population of 17,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24201?
The median household income in ZIP 24201 is $48,764, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24201?
The median home value in ZIP 24201 is $176,500, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24201 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24201?
ZIP code 24201 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 7,219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24201 are: Retail trade (101), Other services (except public administration) (60), Accommodation and food services (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24201 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24201?
In ZIP code 24201, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24201 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24201?
In ZIP code 24201, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24201 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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