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Richmond, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23220

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

35,545
2,856/sq mi
$61,381
Median income
$473,100
Median home value
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
2,856
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, with 35,545 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 2,856 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23220 reports a modest median household income of $61,381 (28% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,924. Local economic indicators show a 25.5% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $473,100 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,406 per month, and 33.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 23220 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Richmond County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 23220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23220.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23220, Richmond, 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

35,545

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

2,856

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23220?

29.5

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 30.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$61,381

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$45,924

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23220 ranks nationally

Richmond, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,381 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,992

Total Housing Units

15,564

Occupied Units

1,428

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.6%
Renter 66.4%

$473,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,406

Median Rent

1947

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23220 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 262
2021 +8.3% 284
2022 +14.6% 325
2023 +7.0% 348
2024 +6.7% 372

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 1,031 business establishments in ZIP 23220, employing approximately 14,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $768,432,000.

1,031

Businesses

14,564

Employees

$768.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 168 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 166 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 131 12.7%
Retail trade 121 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 91 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 6.5%
Construction 65 6.3%
Manufacturing 40 3.9%
Wholesale trade 39 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 34 3.3%
Educational services 27 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 2.2%
Finance and insurance 22 2.1%
Information 16 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%
Industries not classified 4 0.4%

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 23220 vs 23219 →

ZIP 23220 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 23220 ranks #4 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 23220 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 23220 ranks #7 of 9 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
23219 Richmond, VA 3,781 1.5 mi
23221 Richmond, VA 13,680 1.9 mi
23224 Richmond, VA 33,461 3.6 mi
23230 Richmond, VA 5,852 3.1 mi
23222 Richmond, VA 24,563 3.2 mi
23225 Richmond, VA 39,169 3.5 mi
23227 Richmond, VA 24,440 4.6 mi
23223 Richmond, VA 47,677 4.5 mi
23226 Richmond, VA 15,805 4.0 mi
23234 Richmond, VA 42,989 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

23225 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 39,169
23224 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 33,461
23222 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 24,563
23226 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 15,805
23221 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 13,680
23219 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 3,781

Related Areas

Richmond County Richmond, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23220 in? ▼
ZIP code 23220 (Richmond) is located in Richmond County, Virginia. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-va-51760.
What is the population of ZIP code 23220? ▼
ZIP code 23220 in Richmond, VA has a population of 35,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23220 is $61,381, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23220 is $473,100, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23220 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23220? ▼
ZIP code 23220 has 1,031 business establishments employing approximately 14,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23220 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (168), Accommodation and food services (166), Other services (except public administration) (131). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23220 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 23220? ▼
In ZIP code 23220, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.5% 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 23220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23220 is 17.7 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 23220? ▼
In ZIP code 23220, approximately 33.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23220 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.