23831 ZIP Code
Chester, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23831 |
| City/Town: | Chester |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 36,606 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,964 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,198 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,907 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.6 sq miles
61.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3463, -77.4506 |
Population Information (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,606 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,342 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,264 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,064 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,199 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,823 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,555 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,197 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,405 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,277 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,626 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,684 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,828 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,627 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,638 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 683 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,499 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,907 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,346 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 561 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,612 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,734 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,768 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,102 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,032 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,123 | 23.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,460 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,793 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,490 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,768 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23831 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,964 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,469 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,535 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,198 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,527 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,500 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 637 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,577 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,487 | 72.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,502 | 24.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 511 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,037 | 57.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,456 | 28.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,045 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 207 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,657 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,090 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,382 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,464 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 718 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 614 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,092 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23831 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 435 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 555 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 931 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,137 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,519 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,208 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,276 | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,675 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,348 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23831 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,197 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,436 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 200 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 122 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 236 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,432 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23831 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,405 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,488 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 301 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,016 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,281 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,745 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,733 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,112 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,297 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 700 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,128 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 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 (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,257 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,103 | 79.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,243 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,926 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23831 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,220 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,599 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,791 | 33.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 623 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 260 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,078 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23831 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,000 | 73.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 793 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 98 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 416 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 461 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 764 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 783 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 592 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23831 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 115 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,691 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,349 | 22.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,995 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,977 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,681 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,191 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 622 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 148 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 138 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23831 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 556 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,278 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,780 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,836 | 25.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,297 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23831 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,073 | 28.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 341 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,360 | 65.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 322 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 93 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 128 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23831 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 514 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,804 | 26.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,358 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,670 | 32.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23831 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 515 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 66 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 234 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,188 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,980 | 37.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,090 | 38.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 418 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 121 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23831 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,688 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,499 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,346 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,502 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,494 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,295 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,709 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,534 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,254 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23831 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,711 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,004 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,784 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 506 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,330 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,101 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23831 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,980 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 248 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 378 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,466 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,962 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,926 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,458 | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,183 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,750 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 325 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,753 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,672 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23831 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,134 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,990 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,153 | 28.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,780 | 69.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,040 | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23831 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,844 | 92.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 845 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,762 | 326.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,762 | 326.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,762 | 326.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 330 | 39.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 164 | 19.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,586 | 187.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23831 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,542 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,585 | 88.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,957 | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,688 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 613 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 511 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 145 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23831 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,346 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,761 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Chester, VA23831