Richmond, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23225

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

39,169
1,058/sq mi
$62,949
Median income
$313,300
Median home value
41.3%
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.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1,058
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.0 square miles in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia. The area is home to 39,169 residents, producing a population density of 1,058 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 23225 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23225 sits at $62,949 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $42,466. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $313,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,372 per month, and 47.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richmond County, so you can benchmark 23225 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 23225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23225.

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 23225, 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

39,169

Population

37.0

Area (sq mi)

1,058

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23225?

36.4

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 41.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$62,949

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$42,466

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23225 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,949 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

21,276

Total Housing Units

19,412

Occupied Units

1,864

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.8%
Renter 52.2%

$313,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,372

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23225 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 229
2021 +11.6% 256
2022 +16.4% 298
2023 +11.2% 331
2024 +6.4% 352

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 891 business establishments in ZIP 23225, employing approximately 16,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,060,976,000.

891

Businesses

16,691

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 136 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 124 13.9%
Retail trade 116 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 93 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 92 10.3%
Construction 75 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 5.7%
Finance and insurance 49 5.5%
Information 22 2.5%
Wholesale trade 20 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.5%
Manufacturing 9 1.0%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%

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 23225 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 23225 ranks #2 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 23225 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 23225 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
23221 Richmond, VA 13,680 2.6 mi
23235 Richmond, VA 30,165 3.0 mi
23224 Richmond, VA 33,461 2.8 mi
23226 Richmond, VA 15,805 4.2 mi
23220 Richmond, VA 35,545 3.5 mi
23173 Richmond, VA 2,820 4.3 mi
23230 Richmond, VA 5,852 4.8 mi
23219 Richmond, VA 3,781 4.4 mi
23234 Richmond, VA 42,989 5.1 mi
23236 Richmond, VA 25,822 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23225 in?
ZIP code 23225 (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 23225?
ZIP code 23225 in Richmond, VA has a population of 39,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23225?
The median household income in ZIP 23225 is $62,949, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23225?
The median home value in ZIP 23225 is $313,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23225 is White at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23225?
ZIP code 23225 has 891 business establishments employing approximately 16,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23225 are: Health care and social assistance (136), Professional, scientific, and technical services (124), Retail trade (116). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23225 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 23225?
In ZIP code 23225, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 23225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23225 is 22.2 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 23225?
In ZIP code 23225, approximately 47.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23225 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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