ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37620

Part of Bristol, TN

Pop. 38,494·Sullivan County·108th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$1,437/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$495

Reported rents

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ZIP 37620 · $1,437

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$750

1 BR

$850

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,400

4 BR+

$1,530

Research median

$1,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37620 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,128) is $1,403 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,400); a 4-bedroom is $1,530.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37620. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,244/yr

At $1,437/mo median

Location

CityBristol

StateTN

CountySullivan County

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Landlord's Market

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Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.6% 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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About renting in ZIP 37620

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37620 covers Bristol, TN. The median rent here is $1,437/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($56,128/yr), ZIP 37620 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,437/mo in ZIP 37620. The local median household income is $56,128/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37620?

Rent in ZIP 37620 has risen 4.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 37620 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37620 is one of the more affordable among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #108 of 147 at $1,437/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37620 changed +4.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.