23227 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23227 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Henrico |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 25,758 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,114 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,116 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,393 |
| Median Home Value: | $306,900 |
| Land Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.6116, -77.4361 |
Population Information (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,758 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,075 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,683 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,163 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 954 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,141 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,253 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,773 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,790 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,994 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,079 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,931 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,890 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,792 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,580 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,418 | 5.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $306,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,211 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,393 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,997 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,396 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,310 | 52.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,687 | 47.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,474 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 357 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,241 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,990 | 20.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,153 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 983 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,042 | 25.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,708 | 19.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23227 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,114 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,058 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,839 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,116 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,208 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,136 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 946 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,065 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,959 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,630 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 547 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,186 | 43.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,820 | 45.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 236 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 314 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 371 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,816 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,341 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,145 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 177 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 335 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 576 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 689 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 537 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,136 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 905 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,618 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,948 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,424 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,596 | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 914 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,230 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,198 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 992 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 214 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 152 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 311 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,172 | 16.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 465 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 738 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,542 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 667 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,348 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,840 | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,610 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 958 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 793 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 801 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 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 (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,666 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,070 | 66.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,376 | 40.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,595 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,263 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,676 | 39.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,139 | 26.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 672 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 244 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,657 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,806 | 50.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 580 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 182 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,096 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 702 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,070 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,920 | 21.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 37 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 145 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 559 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 871 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,032 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 913 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,652 | 19.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,456 | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,597 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 694 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,474 | 18.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 742 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,634 | 19.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,348 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,277 | 31.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,009 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 383 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,118 | 34.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,747 | 56.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 683 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 236 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 96 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,205 | 18.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,070 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,528 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,194 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 144 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 162 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 186 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 686 | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,874 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,423 | 38.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 674 | 10.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 161 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23227 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,679 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $572 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,211 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,997 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,960 | 33.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,184 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,371 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,972 | 41.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,494 | 20.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,591 | 38.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,120 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,381 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,233 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 592 | 5.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 720 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,188 | 41.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,309 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,720 | 32.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,073 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,037 | 38.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,658 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,503 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,261 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,313 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 166 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,824 | 42.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,323 | 53.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,828 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,653 | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,745 | 37.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,868 | 61.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 544 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 40 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23227 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,104 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 307 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,654 | 538.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,654 | 538.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,654 | 538.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 299 | 97.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 263 | 85.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 627 | 204.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 14.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,595 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,792 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,803 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 925 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 258 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 159 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 461 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23227 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,997 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,711 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
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