23221 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23221 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | City of Richmond |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 14,831 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,169 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,308 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,911 |
| Median Home Value: | $515,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.5500, -77.4910 |
Population Information (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,831 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,165 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,666 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 639 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 532 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 470 | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 406 | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 801 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,468 | 30.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,224 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,675 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 785 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 885 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,117 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 678 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 151 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $515,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,434 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,911 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,612 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 299 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,929 | 51.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,683 | 48.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,983 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 96 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 158 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 625 | 5.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,486 | 12.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 477 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,962 | 41.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,179 | 34.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 76.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23221 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,169 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $149,794 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $170,192 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,308 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,282 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,987 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 221 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,820 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,977 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,557 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 453 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,976 | 87.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 762 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 248 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 244 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 546 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 402 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 431 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 158 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 155 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 118 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 134 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 254 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 455 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 668 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,388 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 869 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,295 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 679 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,752 | 23.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,561 | 65.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 271 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 188 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 268 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,299 | 23.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 343 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 496 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 371 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 731 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 268 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 110 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,405 | 14.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,730 | 17.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,464 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,077 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 460 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 523 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,230 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,758 | 86.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,729 | 18.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 450 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,630 | 87.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,380 | 18.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,072 | 14.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 60 | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 137 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 166 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,281 | 41.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 841 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 740 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 785 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,150 | 14.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 786 | 9.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 318 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 114 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 57 | 0.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 73 | 0.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 237 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 403 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 665 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,130 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,347 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,885 | 49.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 76 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,434 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,737 | 34.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,289 | 28.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 977 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 398 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,087 | 53.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,170 | 41.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 218 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 344 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,455 | 45.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,932 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 881 | 11.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 22 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 16 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 72 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 153 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 546 | 13.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,088 | 27.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,522 | 38.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 510 | 13.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23221 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,606 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $867 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,434 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.70 | 2.38 |
Households (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,612 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,534 | 33.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 958 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,762 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,615 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,217 | 16.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,501 | 19.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.65 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,297 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,017 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,669 | 42.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 112 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 443 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,151 | 50.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,197 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 186 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 91 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 802 | 36.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 273 | 12.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 845 | 38.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,910 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 417 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,680 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,015 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 41 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 630 | 62.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 344 | 33.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,859 | 80.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,841 | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,126 | 39.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,683 | 59.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 366 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 32 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,141 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 300 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 690 | 230.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 690 | 230.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 690 | 230.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 208 | 69.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 7.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 199 | 66.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,192 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,408 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 784 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 408 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 201 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 149 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23221 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,612 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,400 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23221