ZIP Codes of Bristol City County, VA

Population & People
Population & People
Total Population
15,903
Household Income
Household Income
Median Income
$48,764
Housing
Housing
Total Housing Units
8,151
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
442
Employment
Employment
Employment Rate
51.53%
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree+
25.02%
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · rolled up across the 4 ZIPs in this county.
Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Codes:4 ZIP Codes (1 Standard, 2 PO Box, 1 Unique) [See All]
Area Code:276
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:14:07 PM
Population:15,903 [See All]
FIPS:51520
CBSA:Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
Land Area:10 sq mi
Water Area:0 sq mi
Coordinates:36.6078, -82.1760
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Virginia's #92 most populous county
15,903 residents across 4 ZIPs — #92 of 134 Virginia counties.

Standout ZIPs in this County


Most Populous
Bristol · 15,903 people
100.0% of county total
Highest Income
Bristol · $48,764 median
1.0× county average
Largest Land Area
Bristol · 10.1 sq mi
Spans the most ground
Fastest Growth
Bristol · -5.6% (10-yr)
16,851 → 15,903 residents
Most Educated
Bristol · 25.0% bachelor's+
2,881 of 11,515 adults 25+

Things worth knowing about Bristol City County


15,903 residents live across 4 ZIPs covering 10 sq mi, served by 1 distinct USPS-recognized cities.

Population moved from 16,851 to 15,903 from 2014 to 2024 — a -5.6% change. 0 ZIPs gained residents, 1 lost.

The county's wealthiest ZIP 24201 (Bristol, $48,764 median) and poorest ZIP 24201 (Bristol, $48,764) are 0.0 miles apart — a 1.0× income gap across local geography.

Within Virginia, this is the #92 most populous of 134 counties and ranks #123 for median household income .

Hosts 1 single-entity Unique ZIP: 24205Bristol Merchandise Return .

Weighted by population, the typical household earns about $48,764 across the county — reflecting what a typical resident sees, not a simple ZIP average.

25.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2,881 of 11,515 reporting).

1 Standard delivery, 2 PO Box only, 1 single-entity Unique ZIPs serve this county.

Stories about Bristol City County


Population decline

Bristol City County lost 5.6% of residents between 2014 and 2024.

All ZIP Codes in Bristol City County


ZIPCityTypePopulationMedian IncomeArea (sq mi)10-yr Growth
24201BristolStandard15,903$48,76410.1-5.6%
24209BristolPO Box0.0
24203BristolPO Box0.0
24205BristolUnique0.0

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