23836 ZIP Code
Chester, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23836 |
| City/Town: | Chester |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 13,905 |
| Median Household Income: | $102,984 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,739 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,483 |
| Median Home Value: | $298,100 |
| Land Area: | 26.6 sq miles
68.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3510, -77.3305 |
Population Information (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,905 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,190 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,715 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 583 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 625 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 955 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,031 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 832 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,872 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,723 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,379 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,324 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 887 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,134 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 475 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 85 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $298,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,578 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,483 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,290 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 193 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,914 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,376 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,879 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 191 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 266 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,645 | 26.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,958 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 852 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,654 | 26.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,313 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23836 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $102,984 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,376 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,380 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,739 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,886 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,252 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 217 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,743 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,374 | 74.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,546 | 21.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 332 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,256 | 52.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,923 | 28.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 948 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 793 | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 985 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,209 | 8.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,630 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 418 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 310 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 836 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23836 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 55 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 128 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 87 | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 400 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 318 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 961 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 632 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,442 | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 478 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 789 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23836 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,078 | 83.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 910 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 51 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 577 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23836 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 327 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,034 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 825 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 259 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 85 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 331 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 799 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,625 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 723 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 345 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 680 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 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 (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,465 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,547 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,689 | 26.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,023 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23836 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,641 | 87.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,335 | 25.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,607 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 292 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 417 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23836 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,133 | 75.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 76 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 21 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 104 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 315 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 611 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 68 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 155 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23836 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 617 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,142 | 20.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,774 | 32.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 315 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 813 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 425 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 363 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23836 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 307 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 757 | 13.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,217 | 40.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,582 | 28.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 609 | 11.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23836 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,590 | 30.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 297 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,122 | 59.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 74 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 174 | 3.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23836 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 63 | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,449 | 27.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,372 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,406 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23836 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 165 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 98 | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 356 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,339 | 34.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,393 | 35.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 490 | 12.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23836 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,921 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,578 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,290 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,771 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,087 | 20.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,225 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 924 | 17.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,590 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,261 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23836 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,917 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,258 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,898 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 97 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 602 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,959 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23836 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,396 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 126 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 68 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,358 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 689 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,155 | 34.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,755 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,282 | 11.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,488 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,066 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 204 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,367 | 66.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 495 | 24.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23836 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,437 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,355 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 481 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,828 | 77.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 682 | 29.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23836 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,438 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 169 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,467 | 868.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,467 | 868.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,467 | 868.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 121 | 71.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 141 | 83.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 550 | 325.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23836 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,322 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,191 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,131 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,211 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 472 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 349 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 99 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23836 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,290 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,234 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Chester, VA23836