23235 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23235 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 32,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,767 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,511 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,748 |
| Median Home Value: | $294,300 |
| Land Area: | 17.8 sq miles
46.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.5146, -77.5648 |
Population Information (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,673 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,344 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,329 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,355 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,467 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,955 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,908 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,584 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,103 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,206 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,396 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,215 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,380 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,345 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,701 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,058 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $294,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,553 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,748 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,079 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 669 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,123 | 71.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,956 | 28.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,404 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,039 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 579 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,783 | 15.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,583 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,913 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,171 | 29.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,336 | 21.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23235 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,767 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,005 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,776 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,511 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,391 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,460 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 847 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,144 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,148 | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,463 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 836 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,322 | 71.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,779 | 17.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,241 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 956 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,358 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,304 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,452 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 410 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 182 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 274 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,586 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23235 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 474 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 110 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 576 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 934 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,316 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,371 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,076 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,323 | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,532 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,367 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23235 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,966 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,583 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 129 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 114 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 165 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,351 | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23235 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,182 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,039 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 360 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,504 | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,114 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 325 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,184 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,106 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,406 | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,305 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 648 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,250 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,868 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,904 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,823 | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,356 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23235 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,783 | 76.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,816 | 34.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,915 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 350 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 452 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23235 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,585 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,042 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 372 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 769 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 605 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 980 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 311 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23235 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,002 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,183 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,276 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,867 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,461 | 23.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,210 | 21.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,373 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 227 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 116 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23235 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 147 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 932 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,699 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,370 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,872 | 33.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 728 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23235 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,301 | 23.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,398 | 66.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,085 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23235 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 435 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,801 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,605 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,238 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23235 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 273 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 145 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 240 | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 601 | 5.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,073 | 40.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,798 | 37.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 842 | 8.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23235 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,657 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $603 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,553 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,079 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,630 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,432 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,218 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,303 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,702 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,183 | 36.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23235 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,060 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,080 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,829 | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 353 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,704 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,980 | 30.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23235 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,869 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 368 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 320 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,713 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,636 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,832 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,454 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,122 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,224 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,066 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,880 | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,882 | 46.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23235 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,747 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,755 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,225 | 32.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,468 | 65.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 593 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23235 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,744 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 545 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,929 | 537.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,929 | 537.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,929 | 537.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 373 | 68.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 139 | 25.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,266 | 232.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 6.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23235 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,318 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,636 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,682 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,216 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 543 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 754 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 169 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23235 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,079 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,628 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23235