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Bristol, TN
City in Sullivan County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37620.
Population
27,636
Land area
32.7sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
1
Bristol and its ZIP codes
Bristol at a glance
- Bristol is about 4.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $58,162, 16% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,500 (32% below Tennessee) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Bristol, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bristol, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,162
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$194,500
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,119), German Americans (3,307), Scottish Americans (1,118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Bristol.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,061
70,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,391 per person
How people get to work
Bristol, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bristol, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bristol, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Bristol
1 in or overlapping Bristol. Population shown
Cities near Bristol
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut HillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.1 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Bluff CityCity | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Bristol, VACity | 10 mi | 12.9 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| WataugaCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| OrebankCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Mendota, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| SpurgeonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 14 mi | 9.6 |
| Colonial HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Johnson CityCity | 15 mi | 43.8 |
| KingsportCity | 15 mi | 53.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bristol, TN in?
- Bristol is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Bristol, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bristol include 37620.
- What is the population of Bristol, TN?
- About 27,636 people live in Bristol, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bristol?
- Nearby places include Walnut Hill (2.4 mi), Blountville (5.2 mi), Bluff City (6.5 mi), Bristol, VA (10 mi), Hunter (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023