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Richmond, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23230

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

5,852
542/sq mi
$74,763
Median income
$372,900
Median home value
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
542
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.8 square miles in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. The area is home to 5,852 residents, producing a population density of 542 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 23230 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23230 sits at $74,763 (13% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $58,592. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $372,900 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,652 per month, and 34.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henrico County, so you can benchmark 23230 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 23230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23230.

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 23230, 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

5,852

Population

10.8

Area (sq mi)

542

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23230?

33.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$74,763

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$58,592

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23230 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,763 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,651

Total Housing Units

5,244

Occupied Units

407

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.1%
Renter 65.9%

$372,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,652

Median Rent

1979

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23230 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 215
2021 +8.4% 233
2022 +15.3% 269
2023 +5.4% 283
2024 +13.2% 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 1,552 business establishments in ZIP 23230, employing approximately 41,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,301,480,000.

1,552

Businesses

41,719

Employees

$3.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 211 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 160 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 159 10.2%
Retail trade 158 10.2%
Wholesale trade 117 7.5%
Finance and insurance 111 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 109 7.0%
Construction 104 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 96 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 6.0%
Manufacturing 71 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 37 2.4%
Educational services 33 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 31 2.0%
Information 26 1.7%

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 23230 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 23230 ranks #0 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 23230 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 23230 ranks #4 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 2.3 mi
23228 Henrico, VA 34,198 2.7 mi
23226 Richmond, VA 15,805 1.9 mi
23173 Richmond, VA 2,820 2.7 mi
23220 Richmond, VA 35,545 3.1 mi
23222 Richmond, VA 24,563 3.9 mi
23227 Richmond, VA 24,440 3.3 mi
23229 Henrico, VA 32,283 4.5 mi
23225 Richmond, VA 39,169 4.8 mi
23294 Henrico, VA 17,558 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henrico County

23223 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 47,677
23231 standard
Henrico, VA
Pop: 34,685
23228 standard
Henrico, VA
Pop: 34,198
23060 standard
Glen Allen, VA
Pop: 33,417
23229 standard
Henrico, VA
Pop: 32,283
23059 standard
Glen Allen, VA
Pop: 31,919

Related Areas

Henrico County Richmond, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23230 in? ▼
ZIP code 23230 (Richmond) 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 23230? ▼
ZIP code 23230 in Richmond, VA has a population of 5,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23230 is $74,763, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23230 is $372,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23230 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23230? ▼
ZIP code 23230 has 1,552 business establishments employing approximately 41,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23230 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (211), Other services (except public administration) (160), Health care and social assistance (159). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23230 increased by 13.2% 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 23230? ▼
In ZIP code 23230, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.8% 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 23230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23230 is 19.2 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 23230? ▼
In ZIP code 23230, approximately 34.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23230 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Richmond, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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