Bristol is a city in Bristol (city), Virginia, home to about 16,849 people across 13 square miles. Its ZIP codes are 24201 and 24202.
Homes sold for a median of $148 per square foot across 2 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and 0 of 2 were seller’s markets.
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Bristol. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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| Nearest major airport | McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)115 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI)16 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Charlotte, NC124 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Philadelphia, PA448 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Bristol; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Bristol had 17,219 residents in the 2020 census, down 1% since 2000.
It’s the 82nd largest of 669 towns in Virginia by population.
Bristol (city) grew from 4,579 residents in 1900 to 17,219 in 2020.
Bristol (city), 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 85°F in summer, and winter lows average 24°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Abingdon 3s, VA weather station (13 miles away).
8,370 jobs at 533 businesses in Bristol (city). The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
162 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Bristol’s ZIP codes.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 13 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 7 |
| Dentists | 14 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 42 |
| Mental health providers | 37 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 33 |
| Optometrists | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Pharmacies | 17 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (5 nearby)
Grocery stores (3 nearby)
Pharmacies (2 nearby)
Libraries (1 nearby)
Museums (1 nearby)
Theaters and performance venues (3 nearby)
Counts are within about 2.5 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Public schools here are run by Washington County Public Schools, Bristol City Public Schools, Crossroads Alternative/Bristol City. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point ElementaryBristol | Pre-K–5 | 582 | Public | 4.4 mi |
| Valley Institute ElementaryBristol | Pre-K–5 | 250 | Public | 4.6 mi |
| Virginia Primary SchoolBristol | Pre-K–1 | 422 | Public | 2.8 mi |
| Virginia Intermediate SchoolBristol | 2–5 | 655 | Public | 2.9 mi |
| Virginia MiddleBristol | 6–8 | 452 | Public | 1.6 mi |
| Wallace MiddleBristol | 6–8 | 443 | Public | 3.6 mi |
| John S. Battle HighBristol | 9–12 | 613 | Public | 4.8 mi |
| Virginia HighBristol | 9–12 | 638 | Public | 1.0 mi |
| Crossroads Alternative/Bristol CityBristol | — | — | Alternative Education | 2.1 mi |
| School | Grades | Students | Affiliation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison SchoolBristol | Pre-K–12 | 59 | Nonsectarian | 0.8 mi |
| St Annes SchoolBristol | Pre-K–8 | 123 | Roman Catholic | 1.5 mi |
| Sullins AcademyBristol | Pre-K–8 | 157 | Nonsectarian | 2.1 mi |
| Minnick School - BristolBristol | K–8 | 19 | Other Lutheran | 1.7 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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