23223 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23223 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | City of Richmond |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 55,072 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,246 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,955 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,457 |
| Median Home Value: | $217,000 |
| Land Area: | 16.7 sq miles
43.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.5578, -77.3789 |
Population Information (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,072 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,033 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,039 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,310 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,083 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,521 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,036 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,331 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,155 | 20.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,397 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,114 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,654 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,137 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,725 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,883 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 726 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $217,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,173 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,457 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,132 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,325 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,580 | 43.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 13,552 | 56.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,791 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,023 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,567 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,566 | 29.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,833 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,490 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,589 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,723 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23223 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,246 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,798 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,111 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,955 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,853 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,406 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,417 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,717 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,831 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,515 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 989 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,163 | 18.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 40,739 | 74.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 697 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 480 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,946 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 977 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,668 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 423 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 642 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 244 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 359 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,867 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,411 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,160 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,378 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,781 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,158 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,923 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,859 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,685 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 910 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,471 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,300 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,032 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 792 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 641 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,491 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,032 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,407 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 465 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,454 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,988 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 324 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,323 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,396 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,302 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,162 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,258 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,234 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.1% | 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 (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 51,064 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,134 | 60.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,723 | 43.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,008 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,938 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,532 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,570 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,132 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 699 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,374 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,669 | 47.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,935 | 11.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,355 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,396 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,230 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 795 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,063 | 19.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 220 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,393 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,584 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,986 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,899 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,731 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,414 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,649 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,765 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,816 | 22.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 776 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,468 | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,346 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,985 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,347 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 535 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,349 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 192 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,825 | 65.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 529 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 180 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,825 | 15.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,801 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,292 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,214 | 17.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 274 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 840 | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,426 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,985 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,140 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,251 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 524 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 140 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23223 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,533 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $486 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,173 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,132 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,989 | 24.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,201 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 6,544 | 27.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,120 | 41.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,788 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,913 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,617 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,033 | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,812 | 31.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 787 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,471 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,386 | 52.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,100 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,053 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 820 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,910 | 32.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,582 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,735 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,109 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,780 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 54,072 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,127 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,185 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,158 | 56.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,784 | 30.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,532 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,708 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,028 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,603 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,178 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23223 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 53,366 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 241 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,706 | 707.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,706 | 707.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,706 | 707.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 210 | 87.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 608 | 252.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 550 | 228.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 10.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,762 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,899 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,863 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,069 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 796 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 313 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 685 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23223 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,132 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,744 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23223