23237 ZIP Code
Richmond, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23237 |
| City/Town: | Richmond |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 28,249 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,219 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,377 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,779 |
| Median Home Value: | $227,700 |
| Land Area: | 21.6 sq miles
55.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.4007, -77.4566 |
Population Information (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,249 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,078 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,171 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,048 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,150 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,607 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,195 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,899 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,552 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,884 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,099 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,862 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,333 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,369 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 998 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 253 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $227,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,282 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,779 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,414 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 365 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,359 | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,055 | 32.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,350 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,438 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,871 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,014 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,681 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,503 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,642 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,201 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23237 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,219 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,812 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,025 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,377 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,101 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,238 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 771 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,990 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,476 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,167 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 487 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 108 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,567 | 48.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,162 | 28.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 418 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,180 | 14.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,877 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,238 | 18.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,432 | 22.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,353 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 292 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,787 | 16.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23237 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 256 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 308 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 860 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 578 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 864 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,827 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,404 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,988 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 894 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 435 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23237 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,804 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,805 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 90 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 41 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 312 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 901 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23237 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,308 | 16.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 690 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 337 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,766 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 811 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 113 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,084 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,477 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,460 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,351 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 687 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,108 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,157 | 85.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,472 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,130 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,992 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23237 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,697 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,901 | 30.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,375 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 511 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 934 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23237 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,097 | 82.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 252 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 126 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 290 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 103 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 101 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 407 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 403 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23237 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 81 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 929 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,237 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 998 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,375 | 24.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,115 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 850 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 521 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 359 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 314 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23237 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 670 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 967 | 9.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,076 | 51.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,454 | 25.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 539 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23237 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,096 | 11.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 133 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,667 | 81.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 345 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 123 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23237 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 390 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,539 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,153 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,332 | 35.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23237 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 375 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 104 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 475 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,353 | 21.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,537 | 39.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,354 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 151 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23237 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,497 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $475 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,282 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.21 | 2.38 |
Households (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,414 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,384 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,604 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,467 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,647 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,278 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,769 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.49 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23237 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,150 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,715 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,109 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 257 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 939 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,077 | 36.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23237 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,639 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 192 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 791 | 11.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,597 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,599 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,460 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,307 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,733 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,149 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,820 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 444 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,127 | 64.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,249 | 25.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23237 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,696 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,148 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,110 | 51.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 984 | 45.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 379 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23237 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,314 | 86.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 637 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,935 | 617.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,935 | 617.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,935 | 617.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 53 | 8.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,510 | 551.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23237 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,201 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,576 | 78.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,625 | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,062 | 19.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 293 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 213 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23237 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,414 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,791 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Richmond, VA23237