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 High-density area
- $74,763
- Median income Near-median income area
- $372,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23230 (Richmond, VA) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.1 in 2023 to 320.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23230 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, home to 5,852 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 542 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,763 (13% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,592. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $372,900 (11% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,652; 34.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henrico County, so 23230 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 23230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23230.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
211 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
158 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
117 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 23230, 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
5,852
Population
10.8
Area (sq mi)
542
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23230?
33.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
11.6%
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?
$74,763
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$58,592
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23230 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)
$74,763 Top 49% higher than 51% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,651housing units
5,651
Total Housing Units
5,244
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
1.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23230 vs 23221 →
ZIP 23230 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
39,169 residents
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
35,545 residents
- 23228
Henrico (23228)
34,198 residents
- 23229
Henrico (23229)
32,283 residents
- 23222
Richmond (23222)
24,563 residents
- 23227
Richmond (23227)
24,440 residents
- 23294
Henrico (23294)
17,558 residents
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
15,805 residents
- 23221 13,680
Richmond (23221)
13,680 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23230 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23230 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
- 23229
Henrico (23229)
$107,854 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
- 23294
Henrico (23294)
$64,164 median income
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
$62,949 median income
- 23220
Richmond (23220)
$61,381 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23230, 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 (5,852 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 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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