Richmond, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23221
Richmond County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,680
- 1,600/sq mi High-density area
- $99,816
- Median income Above-median income area
- $582,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richmond pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,600
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23221 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 23221 (Richmond, VA) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.5 in 2023 to 366.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23221 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, home to 13,680 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 1,600 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23221 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,816 (17% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $85,364. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 2.8%. Median home value is $582,000 (74% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,518; 51.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 23221 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 23221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23221.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 32
Health care and social assistance
32 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 23221, 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
13,680
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
1,600
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23221?
36.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
4.3%
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?
$99,816
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$85,364
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23221 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Richmond, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,816 Top 27% higher than 73% of 804 Virginia 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
8,036housing units
8,036
Total Housing Units
7,656
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$582,000
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,518
Median Rent
1943
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
367
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+267%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23221 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +267% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 246 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 266 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 301 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 325 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 367 |
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 453 business establishments in ZIP 23221, employing approximately 4,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,587,000.
453
Businesses
4,142
Employees
$181.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 86 | 19.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
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 23221 vs 23230 →
ZIP 23221 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
39,169 residents
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
35,545 residents
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
34,198 residents
- 23224
Richmond (23224)
33,461 residents
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
30,165 residents
- 23222
Richmond (23222)
24,563 residents
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
15,805 residents
- 23221 13,680
Richmond (23221)
13,680 residents
- 23230 5,852
Richmond (23230)
5,852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23221 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23221 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
$126,655 median income
- 23221
Richmond (23221)
$99,816 median income
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
$96,083 median income
- 23230
Richmond (23230)
$74,763 median income
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
$70,260 median income
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
$62,949 median income
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
$61,381 median income
- 23222
Richmond (23222)
$61,345 median income
- 23219
Richmond (23219)
$57,507 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23221 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23230 | Richmond, VA | 5,852 | 2.3 mi |
| 23220 | Richmond, VA | 35,545 | 1.9 mi |
| 23225 | Richmond, VA | 39,169 | 2.6 mi |
| 23226 | Richmond, VA | 15,805 | 2.4 mi |
| 23173 | Richmond, VA | 2,820 | 3.0 mi |
| 23219 | Richmond, VA | 3,781 | 3.3 mi |
| 23228 | Henrico, VA | 34,198 | 5.0 mi |
| 23224 | Richmond, VA | 33,461 | 4.1 mi |
| 23222 | Richmond, VA | 24,563 | 4.6 mi |
| 23235 | Richmond, VA | 30,165 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23221, 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 (13,680 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 23221 in?
ZIP code 23221 (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 23221?
ZIP code 23221 in Richmond, VA has a population of 13,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23221?
The median household income in ZIP 23221 is $99,816, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23221?
The median home value in ZIP 23221 is $582,000, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23221 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23221?
ZIP code 23221 has 453 business establishments employing approximately 4,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23221 are: Retail trade (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23221?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23221 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 267%. 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 23221?
In ZIP code 23221, 83.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.6% 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 23221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23221 is 17.6 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 23221?
In ZIP code 23221, approximately 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23221 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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