23834 ZIP Code
Colonial Heights, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23834 |
| City/Town: | Colonial Heights |
| County: | Colonial Heights (city |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 27,639 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,332 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,520 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,801 |
| Median Home Value: | $223,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.8 sq miles
61.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.2901, -77.4008 |
Population Information (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,639 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,938 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,701 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,608 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,778 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,721 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,853 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,413 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,963 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,254 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,348 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,453 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,590 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,711 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,318 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 629 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $223,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,149 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,801 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,077 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 724 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,817 | 70.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,260 | 29.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,266 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 824 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 769 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,793 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,579 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,917 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,255 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,129 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23834 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,332 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,184 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,410 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,520 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,805 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,777 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 925 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,321 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,226 | 74.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,026 | 22.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 514 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,942 | 64.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,656 | 24.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 910 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 692 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,320 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,049 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,548 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 445 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 763 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 178 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,162 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23834 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 587 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 724 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 627 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,318 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,899 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,519 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,532 | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 796 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 813 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23834 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,957 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 959 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 146 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 437 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,047 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23834 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 842 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,010 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 280 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,957 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,262 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 872 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,102 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,909 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,449 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 660 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,165 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,595 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,825 | 71.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,659 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,761 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23834 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,673 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,623 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,727 | 33.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 534 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 327 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,406 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23834 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,432 | 79.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 315 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 322 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 380 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 233 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 642 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 226 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 234 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23834 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 243 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,263 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,100 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,434 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,219 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,001 | 17.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,376 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 551 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 586 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23834 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 121 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 391 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,614 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,330 | 45.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,696 | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 649 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23834 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,269 | 29.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 244 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,047 | 63.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 430 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23834 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 647 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,095 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,218 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,117 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23834 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 262 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 277 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 997 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,431 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,177 | 40.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,578 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 72 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23834 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,466 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,149 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,077 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,819 | 43.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,608 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,686 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,909 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,470 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,534 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23834 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,483 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,484 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,258 | 50.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 246 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,317 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,020 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23834 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,850 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 467 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 284 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,736 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,737 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,626 | 23.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,203 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,898 | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,356 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,763 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 485 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,010 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,268 | 33.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23834 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,119 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,383 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 837 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,440 | 72.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 549 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 106 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23834 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,931 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 731 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,708 | 233.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,708 | 233.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,708 | 233.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 419 | 57.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 102 | 14.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 491 | 67.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 1.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23834 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,031 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,593 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,438 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,404 | 5.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 492 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 479 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23834 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,077 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,274 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Colonial Heights, VA23834