City

Columbia, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Goochland County  ·  Virginia

👥1,487Population
💰$74,318Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$345,200Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓47.6%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 16.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Black16.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
7%
18–24
11%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.9%)
HS Graduate302 (26.2%)
Some College92 (8%)
Associates189 (16.4%)
Bachelors124 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree425 (36.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 8%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College8.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.3%Renter: 3.7%Tenure
Owner96.3%
Renter3.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,318 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$345,200 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,469/mo
Total Housing Units822
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Columbia, VA

Columbia is a city in Virginia, located in Goochland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,487 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Columbia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,318 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $345,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,469 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbia is well-educated. 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.17%).

Columbia, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Columbia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23038 1,487 $74,318 $345,200 $1,469 3.4% 47.6% 96.3%