| ZIP Code | 23224 |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | City of Richmond County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 196 ft |
| Latitude | 37.497603 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.467429 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51760 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 25.1% ▲ 151% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.4% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 583 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,138 (36.6%) |
| Some College | 3,674 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 3,769 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,162 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,926 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,263 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,200 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,268/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,201 |
| Vacant Units | 1,719 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,201 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,719 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 23224 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within City of Richmond County. With a population of 39,010, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 23224 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,263 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23224 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,268 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 23224 is majority Black (58.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23224 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 23224 in Richmond, VA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,010 residents, a median household income of $49,263, and a median home value of $189,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.