Henrico, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23233

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

28,908
901/sq mi
$125,665
Median income
$479,000
Median home value
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Henrico pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
901
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23233 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.1 square miles in Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia. The area is home to 28,908 residents, producing a population density of 901 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 23233 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23233 sits at $125,665 (47% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $66,552. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $479,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,832 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henrico County, so you can benchmark 23233 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 23233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23233.

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 23233, Henrico, 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

28,908

Population

32.1

Area (sq mi)

901

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23233?

39.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

16.7%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 14.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$125,665

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$66,552

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23233 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,665 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,154

Total Housing Units

12,531

Occupied Units

623

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$479,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,832

Median Rent

1993

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23233 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 183
2021 +10.1% 202
2022 +15.0% 232
2023 +7.7% 250
2024 +11.8% 280

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 1,194 business establishments in ZIP 23233, employing approximately 19,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $992,922,000.

1,194

Businesses

19,374

Employees

$992.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 203 17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 155 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 145 12.1%
Finance and insurance 138 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 119 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 105 8.8%
Construction 72 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.8%
Wholesale trade 31 2.6%
Information 26 2.2%
Educational services 25 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.9%
Manufacturing 6 0.5%

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 23233 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 23233 ranks #5 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 23233 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 23233 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
23238 Henrico, VA 25,134 3.5 mi
23294 Henrico, VA 17,558 4.7 mi
23103 Manakin Sabot, VA 4,634 5.4 mi
23060 Glen Allen, VA 33,417 5.2 mi
23229 Henrico, VA 32,283 5.0 mi
23059 Glen Allen, VA 31,919 5.4 mi
23228 Henrico, VA 34,198 7.5 mi
23173 Richmond, VA 2,820 6.7 mi
23113 Midlothian, VA 23,848 7.9 mi
23146 Rockville, VA 3,093 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23233 in?
ZIP code 23233 (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 23233?
ZIP code 23233 in Henrico, VA has a population of 28,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23233?
The median household income in ZIP 23233 is $125,665, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23233?
The median home value in ZIP 23233 is $479,000, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23233 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23233?
ZIP code 23233 has 1,194 business establishments employing approximately 19,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23233 are: Retail trade (203), Professional, scientific, and technical services (155), Health care and social assistance (145). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23233?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23233 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 23233?
In ZIP code 23233, 79.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.0% 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 23233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23233 is 21.2 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 23233?
In ZIP code 23233, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23233 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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