Glen Allen, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23059
Henrico County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,919
- 268/sq mi High-density area
- $157,897
- Median income Above-median income area
- $593,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen Allen pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 268
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23059 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23059 (Glen Allen, VA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.9 in 2023 to 253.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23059 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Allen, Henrico County, Virginia, with 31,919 residents across 119.0 square miles, a density of 268 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23059 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,897 (84% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,415. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $593,700 (78% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,900.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henrico County, so 23059 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Allen, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23059.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
239 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Retail trade 87
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 76
Real estate and rental and leasing
76 establishments
- Construction 74
Construction
74 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23059, Glen Allen, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,919
Population
119.0
Area (sq mi)
268
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23059?
39.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
23.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$157,897
Median Household Income
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$75,415
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23059 ranks nationally
Glen Allen, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$157,897 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,244housing units
16,244
Total Housing Units
15,784
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$593,700
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$1,900
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23059 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 173 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 188 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 218 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 243 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 254 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 977 business establishments in ZIP 23059, employing approximately 11,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $629,710,000.
977
Businesses
11,734
Employees
$629.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 239 | 24.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 74 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.3% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23059 vs 23060 →
ZIP 23059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
34,198 residents
- 23060
Glen Allen (23060)
33,417 residents
- 23229
Henrico (23229)
32,283 residents
- 23059
Glen Allen (23059)
31,919 residents
- 23233
Henrico (23233)
28,908 residents
- 23294
Henrico (23294)
17,558 residents
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
15,805 residents
- 23005
Ashland (23005)
15,227 residents
- 23230 5,852
Richmond (23230)
5,852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23059 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23059
Glen Allen (23059)
$157,897 median income
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
$126,655 median income
- 23233
Henrico (23233)
$125,665 median income
- 23146
Rockville (23146)
$119,583 median income
- 23229
Henrico (23229)
$107,854 median income
- 23060
Glen Allen (23060)
$104,468 median income
- 23005
Ashland (23005)
$89,335 median income
- 23230
Richmond (23230)
$74,763 median income
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
$70,260 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23059 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23060 | Glen Allen, VA | 33,417 | 3.5 mi |
| 23294 | Henrico, VA | 17,558 | 5.3 mi |
| 23233 | Henrico, VA | 28,908 | 5.4 mi |
| 23229 | Henrico, VA | 32,283 | 8.1 mi |
| 23005 | Ashland, VA | 15,227 | 5.8 mi |
| 23228 | Henrico, VA | 34,198 | 6.7 mi |
| 23173 | Richmond, VA | 2,820 | 8.9 mi |
| 23226 | Richmond, VA | 15,805 | 9.0 mi |
| 23146 | Rockville, VA | 3,093 | 8.1 mi |
| 23230 | Richmond, VA | 5,852 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23059, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,919 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23059 in?
ZIP code 23059 (Glen Allen) is located in Henrico County, Virginia. Henrico County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henrico-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23059?
ZIP code 23059 in Glen Allen, VA has a population of 31,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23059?
The median household income in ZIP 23059 is $157,897, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23059?
The median home value in ZIP 23059 is $593,700, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23059 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23059?
ZIP code 23059 has 977 business establishments employing approximately 11,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23059 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (239), Health care and social assistance (113), Retail trade (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23059 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23059?
In ZIP code 23059, 80.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23059 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23059?
In ZIP code 23059, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23059 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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