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Henrico, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23228

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

34,198
1,179/sq mi
$70,260
Median income
$283,500
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,179
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, with 34,198 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 1,179 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23228 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,260 (18% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,945. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $283,500 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,451 per month, and 51.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 23228 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henrico County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 23228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Henrico, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23228.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23228, Henrico, 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

34,198

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

1,179

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23228?

36.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 50.2%
African American 24.8%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$70,260

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$41,945

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23228 ranks nationally

Henrico, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,260 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,810

Total Housing Units

15,922

Occupied Units

888

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.8%
Renter 48.2%

$283,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,451

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23228 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 211
2021 +12.6% 238
2022 +14.1% 271
2023 +11.2% 302
2024 +6.2% 320

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 948 business establishments in ZIP 23228, employing approximately 16,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $976,391,000.

948

Businesses

16,062

Employees

$976.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 131 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 109 11.5%
Construction 106 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 99 10.4%
Retail trade 98 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 77 8.1%
Wholesale trade 59 6.2%
Finance and insurance 50 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.8%
Information 32 3.4%
Manufacturing 30 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.9%
Educational services 8 0.8%

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 23228 vs 23230 →

ZIP 23228 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 23228 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 23228 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 23228 ranks #6 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
23230 Richmond, VA 5,852 2.7 mi
23294 Henrico, VA 17,558 2.8 mi
23227 Richmond, VA 24,440 2.8 mi
23221 Richmond, VA 13,680 5.0 mi
23060 Glen Allen, VA 33,417 3.3 mi
23226 Richmond, VA 15,805 3.7 mi
23173 Richmond, VA 2,820 4.2 mi
23220 Richmond, VA 35,545 5.6 mi
23222 Richmond, VA 24,563 5.0 mi
23229 Henrico, VA 32,283 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henrico County

23223 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 47,677
23231 standard
Henrico, VA
Pop: 34,685
23060 standard
Glen Allen, VA
Pop: 33,417
23229 standard
Henrico, VA
Pop: 32,283
23059 standard
Glen Allen, VA
Pop: 31,919
23233 standard
Henrico, VA
Pop: 28,908

Related Areas

Henrico County Henrico, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23228 in? ▼
ZIP code 23228 (Henrico) is located in Henrico County, Virginia. Henrico County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henrico-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23228? ▼
ZIP code 23228 in Henrico, VA has a population of 34,198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23228 is $70,260, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23228 is $283,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23228 is White at 50.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23228? ▼
ZIP code 23228 has 948 business establishments employing approximately 16,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23228 are: Other services (except public administration) (131), Health care and social assistance (109), Construction (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23228 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 23228? ▼
In ZIP code 23228, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 23228? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23228 is 22.4 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 23228? ▼
In ZIP code 23228, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23228 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.