23224 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23224 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | City of Richmond |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 38,546 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,112 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,627 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,625 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.6 sq miles
29.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4976, -77.4674 |
Population Information (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,546 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,067 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,479 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,331 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,508 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,375 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,513 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,221 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,461 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,475 | 16.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,053 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,975 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,284 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,869 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,017 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 464 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,167 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,625 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,134 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,491 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,779 | 35.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,355 | 64.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,598 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,495 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,571 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,412 | 35.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,403 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,334 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,735 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,648 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23224 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,112 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,270 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,805 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,627 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,519 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,713 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,610 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,473 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,826 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,302 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 564 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,260 | 21.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,686 | 64.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 161 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,448 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,929 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,315 | 11.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,394 | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 951 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 627 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,816 | 12.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23224 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,373 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 900 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,345 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,150 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,115 | 19.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,112 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,156 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,444 | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 336 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 203 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23224 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,560 | 67.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,173 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,161 | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 228 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 753 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,673 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23224 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,068 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,055 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 308 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,079 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,338 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 518 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,241 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,717 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,412 | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,293 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 778 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 825 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.7% | 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 (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,699 | 82.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,105 | 47.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,592 | 45.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,399 | 16.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23224 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,847 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,135 | 25.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,117 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,061 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 436 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,545 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23224 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,750 | 49.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,041 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 276 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,521 | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,782 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 748 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,325 | 18.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 182 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23224 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 139 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,306 | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 831 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,117 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,874 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,353 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,421 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,901 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,453 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,230 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23224 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 700 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,207 | 12.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,464 | 42.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,193 | 29.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,766 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 295 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23224 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,896 | 24.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,846 | 67.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 904 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 97 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 154 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23224 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,321 | 14.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,180 | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,410 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,223 | 13.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23224 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 176 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 523 | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,724 | 29.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,531 | 26.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,282 | 22.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 399 | 6.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 124 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23224 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,314 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $494 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,167 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,134 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,579 | 16.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 948 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,441 | 27.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,944 | 49.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,063 | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,502 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23224 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,523 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,075 | 58.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,334 | 21.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 621 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,033 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,849 | 50.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23224 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,677 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 433 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 467 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,865 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,578 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,334 | 26.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,024 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,734 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,098 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,146 | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 873 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,685 | 65.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,588 | 22.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23224 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,237 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,792 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,543 | 52.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,855 | 42.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 705 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 394 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23224 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,406 | 86.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 611 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,140 | 841.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,140 | 841.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,140 | 841.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 4.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 646 | 105.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,255 | 696.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23224 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,215 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,966 | 82.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,249 | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,253 | 14.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 447 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 115 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 434 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23224 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,134 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,514 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23224