| ZIP Code | 23223 |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | City of Richmond County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 158 ft |
| Latitude | 37.557767 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.378886 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51760 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 18.7% ▲ 87% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 426 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,148 (28%) |
| Some College | 4,862 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 6,241 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,647 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,976 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,518 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,300 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,224/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,141 |
| Vacant Units | 2,215 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,141 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,215 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 23223 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within City of Richmond County. With a population of 56,569, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35 years. Economically, 23223 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,518 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23223 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,224 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (44.2%) and renters (55.8%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 23223 is primarily Black (71.35%). Residents are well-educated — 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.7%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23223 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 23223 in Richmond, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 56,569 residents, a median household income of $56,518, and a median home value of $236,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.