Moseley, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23120

Chesterfield County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,971
36/sq mi
$158,667
Median income
$569,300
Median home value
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moseley pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.4 square miles in Moseley, Chesterfield County, Virginia. The area is home to 5,971 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23120 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23120 sits at $158,667 (85% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $60,533. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $569,300 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $2,623 per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chesterfield County, so you can benchmark 23120 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23120.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23120, Moseley, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,971

Population

165.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 23120?

37.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 9.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$158,667

Median Household Income

+85% vs state

$60,533

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23120 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$158,667 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,610

Total Housing Units

5,532

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$569,300

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$2,623

Median Rent

2012

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23120 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.0% 168
2021 +11.2% 186
2022 +13.8% 212
2023 +12.4% 238
2024 +7.8% 257

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 186 business establishments in ZIP 23120, employing approximately 1,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,482,000.

186

Businesses

1,217

Employees

$59.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 22.0%
Construction 34 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 16 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.9%
Retail trade 9 4.8%
Finance and insurance 8 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.8%
Information 6 3.2%
Wholesale trade 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%
Industries not classified 3 1.6%

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 23120 vs 23112 →

ZIP 23120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23120 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23120 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23112 Midlothian, VA 46,982 7.0 mi
23114 Midlothian, VA 17,449 8.5 mi
23113 Midlothian, VA 23,848 10.7 mi
23139 Powhatan, VA 24,425 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23120 in?
ZIP code 23120 (Moseley) is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Chesterfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chesterfield-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23120?
ZIP code 23120 in Moseley, VA has a population of 5,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23120?
The median household income in ZIP 23120 is $158,667, which is 108% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23120?
The median home value in ZIP 23120 is $569,300, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23120 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23120?
ZIP code 23120 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 1,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23120 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23120?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23120 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 23120?
In ZIP code 23120, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.2% 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 23120?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23120 is 32.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23120?
In ZIP code 23120, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23120 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Moseley, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.