23226 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23226 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Henrico |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 15,997 |
| Median Household Income: | $124,364 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,987 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,043 |
| Median Home Value: | $476,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.5794, -77.5199 |
Population Information (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,997 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,368 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,629 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,026 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 501 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 753 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 860 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 634 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,829 | 17.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,376 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,957 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 907 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,052 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,749 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 939 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 414 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $476,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,693 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,043 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,390 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 653 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,757 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,633 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,223 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 356 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 341 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 970 | 7.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,004 | 8.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 359 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,796 | 39.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,397 | 36.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23226 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $124,364 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $183,172 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $167,026 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,987 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,630 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,442 | 98.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 148 | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,936 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,593 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,188 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 650 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,940 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 591 | 3.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 472 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 252 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 699 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 554 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 653 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 265 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 300 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 194 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 167 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 237 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 279 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 479 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,009 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 666 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,311 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 797 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,251 | 30.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,674 | 70.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 411 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 132 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 150 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 153 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,910 | 20.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 549 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 382 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 368 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 626 | 6.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 320 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,475 | 15.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,594 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,570 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 633 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 381 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 428 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 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 (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,438 | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,816 | 86.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,682 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 446 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,115 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,097 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,547 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 190 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 52 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 112 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,392 | 79.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 723 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 156 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 191 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 210 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 168 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 171 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 256 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 673 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 392 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 372 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 339 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 522 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,120 | 26.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,495 | 18.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,861 | 23.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 191 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,892 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,280 | 40.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,928 | 24.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 752 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,718 | 50.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,943 | 39.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 545 | 7.4% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 117 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,540 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,193 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,540 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 28 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 87 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 889 | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,081 | 36.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,802 | 31.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 831 | 14.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23226 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,335 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $850 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,693 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,557 | 48.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,400 | 18.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,292 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,203 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,929 | 26.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,259 | 30.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,226 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,785 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,572 | 57.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 207 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 556 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,185 | 35.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,009 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 276 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 190 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 927 | 30.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 739 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 877 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,081 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 760 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,884 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,415 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 101 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 499 | 35.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 815 | 57.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,689 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,132 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 551 | 25.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,562 | 73.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 636 | 29.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,806 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 186 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,191 | 640.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,191 | 640.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,191 | 640.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 285 | 153.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 174 | 93.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 346 | 186.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 17.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,971 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,501 | 90.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,470 | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 568 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 385 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 304 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 213 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23226 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,142 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23226