Bristol
Town in Addison County, Vermont

Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont, with 3,782 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,063 ft (324 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincoln, 3.8 miles E.
- 3,782residents (2020 Census)
- 1,063 ftelevation · 324 m
- 40.5 sq miland area · 105.0 km²
- 93 / sq mipopulation density
- 05443ZIP code
About Bristol
Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. The town was chartered on June 26, 1762, by the colonial governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth. The charter was granted to Samuel Averill and sixty-three associates in the name of Pocock—in honor of a distinguished English admiral of that name. The population was 3,782 at the 2020 census. Main Street is home to most of the businesses of the town. The town is also home to the Lord's Prayer Rock.
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Living in Bristol
- Median household income
- $74,620
- Median home value
- $337,300
- Median rent
- $1,275/mo
- Median age
- 47.9
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Bristol had 3,782 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,782 |
|---|---|
| Density | 93 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bristol at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Addison County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,782 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.55 sq mi (105.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0982° N, 73.0492° W |
| ZIP code | 05443 |
| Official website | bristolvt.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000109025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bristol
- Lincoln3.8 mi E
- South Lincoln4.5 mi SE
- New Haven5.8 mi W
- Middlebury7.5 mi SW
- Starksboro8.2 mi N
- Ripton8.3 mi S
- Warren8.7 mi E
- East Middlebury8.8 mi S
- Waltham9.1 mi W
- Weybridge9.5 mi SW
- Monkton9.8 mi NW
- Vergennes11.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol
What county is Bristol in?
Bristol is in Addison County, Vermont.
What is the population of Bristol, VT?
3,782 people lived in Bristol at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bristol, VT?
The ZIP code of Bristol is 05443.
What is the elevation of Bristol?
1,063 feet (324 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bristol?
Lincoln (3.8 mi), South Lincoln (4.5 mi), New Haven (5.8 mi), Middlebury (7.5 mi), Starksboro (8.2 mi).
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