City

Colonial Heights, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Colonial Heights (city County  ·  Virginia

👥26,752Population
💰$82,314Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$236,100Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.9%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 22.3%Asian: 3.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White62.9%
Hispanic8.2%
Black22.3%
Asian3.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma383 (2.1%)
HS Graduate5,081 (28.4%)
Some College2,488 (13.9%)
Associates2,459 (13.8%)
Bachelors2,125 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree5,333 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,314 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$236,100 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,214/mo
Total Housing Units11,493
Vacant Units721

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Colonial Heights, VA

Colonial Heights is a city in Virginia, located in Colonial Heights (city County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,752 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Colonial Heights is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,314 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Colonial Heights is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,214 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colonial Heights is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.88%).

Colonial Heights, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Colonial Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23834 26,752 $82,314 $236,100 $1,214 4.7% 41.7% 72.8%