| ZIP Code | 23834 |
|---|---|
| City | Colonial Heights |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Colonial Heights (city County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 21 ft |
| Latitude | 37.290074 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.40078 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51570 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 383 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,081 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 2,488 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 2,459 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,125 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,333 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,314 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,100 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,214/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,493 |
| Vacant Units | 721 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,493 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 721 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 23834 is located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, within Colonial Heights (city County. With a population of 26,752, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 23834 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,314 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23834 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,214 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 23834 is majority White (62.88%). Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23834 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 23834 in Colonial Heights, VA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,752 residents, a median household income of $82,314, and a median home value of $236,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.