INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Bristol city, Virginia
Bristol city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51520 and an estimated population of 16,807 (Census 2023), 90th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Bristol city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51520
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 16,807
- Change since 2020
- -2.8%
- State rank
- 90 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Bristol city?
Bristol city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51520: 51 for the state and 520 for the county.
What state is Bristol city in?
Bristol city is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.