County

City of Richmond County, VA

30 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Virginia

👥221,752Population
💰$59,032Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$298,766Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.9%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 51.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White32.9%
Hispanic9.6%
Black51.3%
Asian1.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
34%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.12
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma2,004 (1.5%)
HS Graduate33,429 (24.3%)
Some College15,063 (10.9%)
Associates21,521 (15.6%)
Bachelors8,851 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree56,805 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.5%Renter: 57.5%Tenure
Owner42.5%
Renter57.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,032 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$298,765 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,288/mo
Total Housing Units106,488
Vacant Units9,611

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About City of Richmond County, VA

City of Richmond County is located in Virginia and encompasses 30 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 221,752 residents. With a median age of 33.89, it is a relatively young county.

City of Richmond County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,032 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in City of Richmond County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $298,765 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,288.

The residents of City of Richmond County are majority Black (51.3%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

City of Richmond County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 30 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 Codes in City of Richmond County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23219 Richmond 3,856 $62,533 $287,500 $1,439 3.8% 72.0%
23220 Richmond 34,524 $56,681 $468,900 $1,354 7.2% 66.5%
23221 Richmond 14,180 $97,006 $544,400 $1,480 2.2% 80.4%
23222 Richmond 26,809 $58,105 $252,000 $1,181 6.1% 39.7%
23223 Richmond 56,569 $56,518 $236,300 $1,224 5.7% 40.3%
23224 Richmond 39,010 $49,263 $189,200 $1,268 7.4% 27.4%
23225 Richmond 42,223 $60,865 $292,800 $1,311 5.8% 50.3%