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 High-density area
- $62,949
- Median income Near-median income area
- $313,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23225 (Richmond, VA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.8 in 2023 to 352.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, with 39,169 residents across 37.0 square miles, a density of 1,058 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23225 reports a modest median household income of $62,949 (26% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,466. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $313,300 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,372; 47.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 23225 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 23225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23225.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
136 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
124 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
92 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 23225, 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
39,169
Population
37.0
Area (sq mi)
1,058
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23225?
36.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
11.5%
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?
$62,949
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$42,466
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23225 ranks nationally
Richmond, VA 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
21,276housing units
21,276
Total Housing Units
19,412
Occupied Units
1,864
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,300
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,372
Median Rent
1971
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
+6.4%
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23225 vs 23221 →
ZIP 23225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23234
Richmond (23234)
42,989 residents
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
39,169 residents
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
35,545 residents
- 23224
Richmond (23224)
33,461 residents
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
30,165 residents
- 23236
Richmond (23236)
25,822 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 23225 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23225 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
- 23236
Richmond (23236)
$110,499 median income
- 23221
Richmond (23221)
$99,816 median income
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
$96,083 median income
- 23230
Richmond (23230)
$74,763 median income
- 23234
Richmond (23234)
$66,619 median income
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
$62,949 median income
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
$61,381 median income
- 23219
Richmond (23219)
$57,507 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23225, 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 (39,169 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 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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