Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.1% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,688 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 49,727 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 23,895 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 32,451 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 21,867 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 104,137 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,629 ▲ 37% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $347,224 ▲ 25% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,658/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 141,299 |
| Vacant Units | 5,131 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chesterfield County is located in Virginia and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 367,938 residents. With a median age of 39.57, it is a middle-aged county.
Chesterfield County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $104,628 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the national average.
Housing in Chesterfield County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $347,224 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,657. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Chesterfield County are majority White (57.57%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Chesterfield County, VA is a upper-middle-income area in Virginia. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23831 | Chester | 37,819 | $92,092 | $300,200 | $1,560 | 3.4% | 49.2% |
| 23836 | Chester | 13,891 | $102,114 | $338,700 | $1,622 | 5.2% | 49.7% |
| 23832 | Chesterfield | 42,410 | $103,742 | $334,800 | $1,851 | 4.5% | 51.6% |
| 23838 | Chesterfield | 17,213 | $130,376 | $431,400 | $1,454 | 3.2% | 55.4% |
| 23112 | Midlothian | 56,364 | $117,716 | $366,500 | $1,706 | 4.8% | 59.1% |
| 23113 | Midlothian | 26,558 | $150,673 | $580,200 | $1,736 | 2.3% | 75.1% |
| 23114 | Midlothian | 21,572 | $108,770 | $377,300 | $1,695 | 2.3% | 65.9% |
| 23120 | Moseley | 17,240 | $166,676 | $516,800 | $2,570 | 4.7% | 69.0% |
| 23234 | Richmond | 46,284 | $63,630 | $237,300 | $1,321 | 6.6% | 30.5% |
| 23235 | Richmond | 33,207 | $89,959 | $324,800 | $1,663 | 4.4% | 61.1% |
| 23236 | Richmond | 27,118 | $109,338 | $306,800 | $1,805 | 2.7% | 55.0% |
| 23237 | Richmond | 28,262 | $77,769 | $243,100 | $1,290 | 4.7% | 34.5% |