Bristol, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37620
Sullivan County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,102
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $56,128
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37620 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 37620 (Bristol, TN) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.8 in 2023 to 302.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37620 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, with 39,102 residents across 330.0 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37620 reports a modest median household income of $56,128 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,898. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,800 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $871; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 37620 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 37620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37620.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
161 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
74 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 37620, Bristol, TN · 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
39,102
Population
330.0
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37620?
43.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$56,128
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,898
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37620 ranks nationally
Bristol, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,128 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US 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
18,189housing units
18,189
Total Housing Units
16,515
Occupied Units
1,674
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$871
Median Rent
1973
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37620 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 175 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +24.7% | 247 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 282 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 303 |
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 954 business establishments in ZIP 37620, employing approximately 12,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,833,000.
954
Businesses
12,612
Employees
$716.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 166 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 74 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 59 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.3% |
| Information | 20 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.3% |
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 37620 vs 24201 →
ZIP 37620 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
- 24211 9,922
Abingdon (24211)
9,922 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37620 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24211
Abingdon (24211)
$85,747 median income
- 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37620 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 37620, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,102 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 37620 in?
ZIP code 37620 (Bristol) is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37620?
ZIP code 37620 in Bristol, TN has a population of 39,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37620?
The median household income in ZIP 37620 is $56,128, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37620?
The median home value in ZIP 37620 is $188,800, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37620 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37620?
ZIP code 37620 has 954 business establishments employing approximately 12,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37620 are: Retail trade (166), Health care and social assistance (161), Accommodation and food services (100). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37620?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37620 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 37620?
In ZIP code 37620, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 37620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37620 is 22.9 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 37620?
In ZIP code 37620, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37620 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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