23236 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23236 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 25,768 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,195 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,205 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,668 |
| Median Home Value: | $280,500 |
| Land Area: | 14.5 sq miles
37.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4758, -77.5853 |
Population Information (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,768 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,590 | 45.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,178 | 55.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,291 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,509 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,689 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,189 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,534 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,384 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,325 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,010 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,759 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,714 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,375 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,599 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $280,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,569 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,668 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,269 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 399 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,026 | 87.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,243 | 12.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,556 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 345 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 786 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,186 | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,335 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,364 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,801 | 31.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,739 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23236 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,195 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,779 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,823 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,205 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,982 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,586 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 377 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,114 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,867 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,119 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 582 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,310 | 67.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,489 | 21.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 645 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 576 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,682 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 835 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,322 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 270 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 276 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 741 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23236 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 233 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 122 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 396 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 273 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 998 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,715 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,521 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,700 | 26.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,250 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,061 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23236 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,270 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,081 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 75 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 112 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,728 | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23236 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 92 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,079 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 966 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 279 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,352 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 766 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 161 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,748 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,441 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,365 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,037 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 695 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 605 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.3% | 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 (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,819 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,447 | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,076 | 31.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 909 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23236 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,904 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,783 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,224 | 31.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 270 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 100 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 342 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23236 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,408 | 88.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 769 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 98 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 290 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 33 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 70 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23236 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 102 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 434 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,284 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,102 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,546 | 33.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,932 | 27.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 881 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 162 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 110 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 115 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23236 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 129 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 958 | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,217 | 48.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,345 | 31.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,019 | 9.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23236 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,833 | 27.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,053 | 68.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 233 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 43 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23236 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 177 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,610 | 25.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,195 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,287 | 32.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23236 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 135 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 85 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 801 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,523 | 50.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,846 | 31.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 567 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23236 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,689 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $538 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,569 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,269 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,039 | 58.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,976 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 929 | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,721 | 26.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,878 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,743 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23236 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,421 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,147 | 22.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,225 | 66.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 194 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 724 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,769 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23236 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,596 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 371 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 295 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,534 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,078 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,318 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,455 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,728 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,728 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,469 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 235 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,773 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,461 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23236 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,289 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,346 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,714 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,602 | 47.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 139 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23236 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,312 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 292 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,456 | 498.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,456 | 498.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,456 | 498.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 235 | 80.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 115 | 39.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 541 | 185.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 18.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23236 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,477 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,227 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,250 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,411 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 374 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 364 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23236 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,269 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,001 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23236