| ZIP Code | 23226 |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Henrico County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 249 ft |
| Latitude | 37.579356 |
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| Longitude | -77.519937 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51760 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.7% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 236 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 903 (8%) |
| Some College | 348 (3.1%) |
| Associates | 808 (7.2%) |
| Bachelors | 472 (4.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,510 (75.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,554 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $496,300 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,725/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,827 |
| Vacant Units | 543 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,827 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 543 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 23226 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within Henrico County. With a population of 15,764, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 23226 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,554 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23226 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $496,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,725 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 23226 is primarily White (83.49%). Residents are highly educated — 79.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23226 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 23226 in Richmond, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,764 residents, a median household income of $126,554, and a median home value of $496,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.