City

Sandston, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henrico County  ·  Virginia

👥12,152Population
💰$76,184Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$264,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 6%Black: 24.7%Asian: 1%Other: 3.1%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic6.0%
Black24.7%
Asian1.0%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,342 (40.8%)
Some College1,096 (13.4%)
Associates1,078 (13.2%)
Bachelors872 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,764 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,184 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$264,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,185/mo
Total Housing Units5,446
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Sandston, VA

Sandston is a city in Virginia, located in Henrico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,152 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Sandston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,184 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sandston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,185 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandston is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23150 12,152 $76,184 $264,600 $1,185 4.5% 32.2% 75.5%