Bristol, VA · standard
ZIP Code 24202
Washington County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,905
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,905
- Median income Below-median income area
- $200,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bristol pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24202 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 24202 (Bristol, VA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.9 in 2023 to 228.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Washington County, Virginia, home to 12,905 residents across 330.1 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24202 reports a modest median household income of $60,905 (29% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,279. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,200 (40% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 84.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 24202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 24202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 24202, 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
12,905
Population
330.1
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24202?
46.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$60,905
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$33,279
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24202 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)
$60,905 30th percentile higher than 30% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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
6,254housing units
6,254
Total Housing Units
5,069
Occupied Units
1,185
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1980
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 24202 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 164 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 200 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 222 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 228 |
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 283 business establishments in ZIP 24202, employing approximately 4,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,637,000.
283
Businesses
4,285
Employees
$175.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 67 | 23.7% |
| Construction | 34 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
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 24202 vs 24201 →
ZIP 24202 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
- 24270 582
Mendota (24270)
582 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24202 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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 24202 ranks the highest of 4 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 24202, 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 (12,905 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 24202 in?
ZIP code 24202 (Bristol) is located in Washington County, Virginia. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 24202?
ZIP code 24202 in Bristol, VA has a population of 12,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24202?
The median household income in ZIP 24202 is $60,905, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24202?
The median home value in ZIP 24202 is $200,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24202 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24202?
ZIP code 24202 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 4,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24202 are: Retail trade (67), Construction (34), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24202 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 24202?
In ZIP code 24202, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 24202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24202 is 24.2 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 24202?
In ZIP code 24202, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24202 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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