ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37620

Part of Bristol, TN
Pop. 38,494·Sullivan County·110th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$550
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 37620 · $1,415
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,090/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountySullivan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37620 (Bristol, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,494
Median income
$56,128
Median age
43.8
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
18.9%
22.1%
23%
15.2%
20.7%
Under 1818.9%
18–3422.1%
35–5423%
55–6415.2%
65+20.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
91.5%
White91.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
34%
30.3%
26%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma34%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37620 in Bristol, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,541 → $56,128
up 23.2%
Population
38,335 → 38,494
up 0.4%
Renter share
29.3% → 27.8%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 26%
-0.3 pts

Median household income grew from $45,541 to $56,128 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.2% shift. About 27.8% of households rent today, against 29.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37620 covers Bristol, TN. The median rent here is $1,415/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($56,128/yr), ZIP 37620 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37620?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37620 (Bristol, TN) is $1,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37620 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37620's median rent of $1,415/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37620 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37620 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #110 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,415/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37620?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,415/mo in ZIP 37620. The local median household income is $56,128/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37620?

Rent in ZIP 37620 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 37620 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37620 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($56,128/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37620 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37620 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 37620 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37620 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37620 compare to the rest of Bristol?

ZIP 37620 sits right at the Bristol citywide median of $1,415/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37620 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37620 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 37620's median household income ($56,128/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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