23234 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23234 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 45,139 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,669 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,902 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,623 |
| Median Home Value: | $217,900 |
| Land Area: | 19.1 sq miles
49.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4528, -77.4665 |
Population Information (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,139 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,709 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,430 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,160 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,681 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,649 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,682 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,266 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,505 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,381 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,878 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,492 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,879 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,356 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,565 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 645 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $217,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,238 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,623 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,430 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,193 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,583 | 58.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,847 | 41.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,840 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,056 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,000 | 32.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,675 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,073 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,862 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,195 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23234 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,669 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,721 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,172 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,902 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,263 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,241 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,006 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,000 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,961 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,749 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 451 | 2.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 80 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,289 | 25.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 22,405 | 49.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 135 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,298 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,676 | 17.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,332 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,153 | 20.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,465 | 25.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,123 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 877 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8,316 | 18.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23234 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 795 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 508 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,785 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,343 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,432 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,024 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,950 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,672 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,241 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 680 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23234 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,423 | 69.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,381 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 473 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 180 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 155 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,039 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23234 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,124 | 14.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,731 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 247 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,531 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,323 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 238 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,901 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,545 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,984 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,812 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 845 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,877 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 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 (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,813 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,858 | 55.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,668 | 39.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,292 | 18.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23234 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,048 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,415 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,166 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,303 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 324 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,111 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23234 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,949 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,130 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 199 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 915 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,373 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,265 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 520 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 272 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23234 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,248 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,044 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,983 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,298 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,450 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,020 | 17.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,518 | 14.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 597 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 433 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23234 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 152 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 907 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,746 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,478 | 48.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,669 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 671 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23234 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,184 | 25.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 231 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,874 | 66.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 926 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 92 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23234 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 995 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,336 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,519 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,580 | 27.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23234 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 329 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 413 | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,074 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,244 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,542 | 37.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,805 | 18.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 117 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23234 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,475 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $481 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,238 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,430 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,057 | 36.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,289 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,884 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,975 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,151 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,919 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23234 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,494 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,743 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,138 | 40.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 435 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,728 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,135 | 40.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23234 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,932 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 770 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 437 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,280 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,120 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,325 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,044 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,016 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,105 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,543 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 809 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,050 | 53.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,684 | 35.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23234 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,391 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,144 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,007 | 32.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,072 | 50.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 420 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,065 | 17.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,728 | 81.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 800 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,411 | 1051.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,411 | 1051.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,411 | 1051.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 336 | 42.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 439 | 54.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,663 | 832.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23234 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,979 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,720 | 73.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,259 | 26.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,208 | 21.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 874 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 631 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 546 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23234 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,430 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,042 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23234