23838 ZIP Code
Chesterfield, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23838 |
| City/Town: | Chesterfield |
| County: | Chesterfield |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 16,947 |
| Median Household Income: | $124,512 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,956 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,125 |
| Median Home Value: | $403,700 |
| Land Area: | 98.8 sq miles
255.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3175, -77.6339 |
Population Information (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,947 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,355 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,592 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 612 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 746 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 940 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,389 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,417 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,072 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,693 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,007 | 17.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,356 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,623 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,252 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 613 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 227 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $403,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | -- / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,125 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,004 | 98.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 121 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,761 | 96.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 243 | 4.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,843 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 219 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 379 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,613 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,459 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,076 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,080 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,017 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23838 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $124,512 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $157,288 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $136,021 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,956 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,229 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,867 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 277 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,102 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,707 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,921 | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 239 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,107 | 77.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,704 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 44 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 604 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 740 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 741 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 825 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,016 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 350 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 136 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 452 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23838 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 69 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 40 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 154 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 281 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 334 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 646 | 10.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 633 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,570 | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 954 | 15.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,323 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23838 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,203 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 486 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 93 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,036 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23838 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 678 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 732 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 235 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 865 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 466 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 123 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 691 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 854 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,492 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 425 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 459 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 846 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23838 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 (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,033 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,266 | 84.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,283 | 25.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 827 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23838 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,748 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,988 | 33.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,308 | 38.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 366 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 143 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23838 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,090 | 99.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23838 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 734 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,840 | 30.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,255 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,042 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 942 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 122 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 68 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 74 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23838 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 47 | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 193 | 3.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,218 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,983 | 48.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 684 | 11.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23838 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,486 | 24.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 550 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,834 | 63.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 76 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23838 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 95 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 645 | 10.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,128 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,136 | 52.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23838 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 64 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 23 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 227 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,015 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,775 | 48.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,330 | 23.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 190 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23838 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,241 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $673 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | -- / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.38 |
Households (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,004 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,435 | 73.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,515 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 469 | 7.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 861 | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,761 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,119 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23838 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,122 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,948 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,651 | 65.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 67 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 439 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,836 | 25.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23838 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,090 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 99 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 87 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,298 | 31.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,235 | 30.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,371 | 33.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,630 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,344 | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,860 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,592 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 76 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 794 | 49.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 722 | 45.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23838 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,792 | 93.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,103 | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 447 | 40.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 656 | 59.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 115 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23838 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,871 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 251 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,076 | 428.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,076 | 428.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,076 | 428.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 170 | 67.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 6.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 381 | 151.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 23.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23838 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,335 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,950 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,385 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 661 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 231 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 477 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23838 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,004 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,889 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Chesterfield, VA23838