PlainZIP

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
$56,128
Median income
$188,800
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bristol pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th 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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,898. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $188,800 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $871 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37620, plus 6 more within Sullivan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 37620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37620.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 37620?

43.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,189

Total Housing Units

16,515

Occupied Units

1,674

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$188,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37620 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24201 Bristol, VA 17,116 5.7 mi
37618 Bluff City, TN 12,747 8.5 mi
24202 Bristol, VA 12,905 9.9 mi
24211 Abingdon, VA 9,922 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

37660 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 40,038
37664 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 26,880
37663 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 14,617
37617 standard
Blountville, TN
Pop: 14,251
37618 standard
Bluff City, TN
Pop: 12,747
37686 standard
Piney Flats, TN
Pop: 7,072

Related Areas

Sullivan County Bristol, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.