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 High-density area
- $61,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $274,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richmond pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23222 (Richmond, VA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 371.3 in 2023 to 398.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23222 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, with 24,563 residents across 21.5 square miles, a density of 1,143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23222 reports a modest median household income of $61,345 (28% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,012. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $274,800 (18% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,246; owner occupancy is 57.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 23222 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 23222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23222.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 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 23222, 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
24,563
Population
21.5
Area (sq mi)
1,143
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23222?
34.1
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
4.5%
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?
$61,345
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,012
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23222 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)
$61,345 31st percentile higher than 31% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,567housing units
11,567
Total Housing Units
10,488
Occupied Units
1,079
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,800
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,246
Median Rent
1953
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23222 vs 23227 →
ZIP 23222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23223
Richmond (23223)
47,677 residents
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
35,545 residents
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
34,198 residents
- 23224
Richmond (23224)
33,461 residents
- 23222
Richmond (23222)
24,563 residents
- 23227
Richmond (23227)
24,440 residents
- 23226 15,805
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 23222 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23222 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
- 23230
Richmond (23230)
$74,763 median income
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
$70,260 median income
- 23227
Richmond (23227)
$69,187 median income
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
$61,381 median income
- 23222
Richmond (23222)
$61,345 median income
- 23219
Richmond (23219)
$57,507 median income
- 23223
Richmond (23223)
$55,731 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23222, 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 (24,563 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 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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