Richmond, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23222

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

24,563
1,143/sq mi
$61,345
Median income
$274,800
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
1,143
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.5 square miles in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia. The area is home to 24,563 residents, producing a population density of 1,143 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 23222 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23222 sits at $61,345 (28% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,012. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $274,800 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 57.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richmond County, so you can benchmark 23222 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 23222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23222.

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 23222, Richmond, 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

24,563

Population

21.5

Area (sq mi)

1,143

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23222?

34.1

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 20.1%
African American 70.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$61,345

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,012

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23222 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,345 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,567

Total Housing Units

10,488

Occupied Units

1,079

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%
Renter 42.3%

$274,800

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,246

Median Rent

1953

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

398

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+298%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23222 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +298% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 270
2021 +12.8% 305
2022 +12.2% 342
2023 +8.6% 371
2024 +7.2% 398

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 369 business establishments in ZIP 23222, employing approximately 4,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,057,000.

369

Businesses

4,564

Employees

$198.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 53 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 37 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.0%
Construction 31 8.4%
Wholesale trade 26 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 6.2%
Manufacturing 18 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.3%
Information 9 2.4%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Finance and insurance 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23222 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 23222 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 23222 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 23222 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
23227 Richmond, VA 24,440 2.6 mi
23219 Richmond, VA 3,781 3.1 mi
23223 Richmond, VA 47,677 2.9 mi
23220 Richmond, VA 35,545 3.2 mi
23230 Richmond, VA 5,852 3.9 mi
23221 Richmond, VA 13,680 4.6 mi
23226 Richmond, VA 15,805 5.7 mi
23228 Henrico, VA 34,198 5.0 mi
23173 Richmond, VA 2,820 6.6 mi
23224 Richmond, VA 33,461 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23222 in?
ZIP code 23222 (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 23222?
ZIP code 23222 in Richmond, VA has a population of 24,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23222?
The median household income in ZIP 23222 is $61,345, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23222?
The median home value in ZIP 23222 is $274,800, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23222 is African American at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23222?
ZIP code 23222 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 4,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23222 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (53), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23222 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 298%. 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 23222?
In ZIP code 23222, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 23222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23222 is 24.9 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 23222?
In ZIP code 23222, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23222 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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