| ZIP Code | 23236 |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 242 ft |
| Latitude | 37.47581 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.585285 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 242 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,073 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 2,124 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 2,061 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,434 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,949 (47.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,338 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,800 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,805/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,839 |
| Vacant Units | 475 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,839 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 475 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 23236 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within Chesterfield County. With a population of 27,118, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 23236 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,338 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23236 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $306,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,805 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 23236 is majority White (63.96%). Residents are well-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23236 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 23236 in Richmond, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,118 residents, a median household income of $109,338, and a median home value of $306,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.