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ZIP 24201

Part of Bristol, VA
Pop. 15,903·Bristol City·186th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,361/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$604
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 24201 · $1,361
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,332/yr
At $1,361/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyBristol City
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 24201 (Bristol, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,903
Median income
$48,764
Median age
43.6
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
19.7%
20.2%
23.7%
12.7%
23.7%
Under 1819.7%
18–3420.2%
35–5423.7%
55–6412.7%
65+23.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
84.5%
White84.5%
Black6.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
35.3%
29.6%
25%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 24201 in Bristol, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,669 → $48,764
up 14.3%
Population
15,863 → 15,903
up 0.3%
Renter share
39.4% → 38.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 25%
+0.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $42,669 to $48,764 across the same window, up 14.3% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 24201 covers Bristol, VA. The median rent here is $1,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($48,764/yr), ZIP 24201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 24201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 24201 (Bristol, VA) is $1,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 24201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 24201's median rent of $1,361/mo is $604 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 24201 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 24201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #186 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 24201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,361/mo in ZIP 24201. The local median household income is $48,764/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 24201?

Rent in ZIP 24201 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 24201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 24201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,361/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($48,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 24201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 24201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 24201 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 24201 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 24201 compare to the rest of Bristol?

ZIP 24201 is more affordable than Bristol overall. At $1,361/mo, it's $15 below the Bristol citywide median of $1,376/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 24201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 24201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,361/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 24201's median household income ($48,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 24201 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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