Henrico, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23238
Henrico County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,134
- 452/sq mi High-density area
- $101,523
- Median income Above-median income area
- $420,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Henrico pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 452
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23238 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 23238 (Henrico, VA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.3 in 2023 to 274.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23238 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, with 25,134 residents across 55.6 square miles, a density of 452 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23238 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,523 (19% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,364. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $420,500 (26% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,735; 59.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henrico County, so 23238 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 23238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Henrico, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23238.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 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 23238, 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
25,134
Population
55.6
Area (sq mi)
452
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23238?
43.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
9.9%
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?
$101,523
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$67,364
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23238 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Henrico, 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)
$101,523 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
12,237housing units
12,237
Total Housing Units
11,173
Occupied Units
1,064
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,500
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,735
Median Rent
1984
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23238 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 187 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 205 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 230 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 254 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 275 |
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 528 business establishments in ZIP 23238, employing approximately 21,151 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,237,064,000.
528
Businesses
21,151
Employees
$3.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 46 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 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 23238 vs 23233 →
ZIP 23238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23060
Glen Allen (23060)
33,417 residents
- 23229
Henrico (23229)
32,283 residents
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
30,165 residents
- 23233
Henrico (23233)
28,908 residents
- 23238
Henrico (23238)
25,134 residents
- 23113
Midlothian (23113)
23,848 residents
- 23294
Henrico (23294)
17,558 residents
- 23114
Midlothian (23114)
17,449 residents
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
15,805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23238 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23103
Manakin Sabot (23103)
$145,234 median income
- 23113
Midlothian (23113)
$142,344 median income
- 23226
Richmond (23226)
$126,655 median income
- 23233
Henrico (23233)
$125,665 median income
- 23114
Midlothian (23114)
$112,738 median income
- 23229
Henrico (23229)
$107,854 median income
- 23060
Glen Allen (23060)
$104,468 median income
- 23238
Henrico (23238)
$101,523 median income
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
$96,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23238 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23233 | Henrico, VA | 28,908 | 3.5 mi |
| 23229 | Henrico, VA | 32,283 | 4.1 mi |
| 23113 | Midlothian, VA | 23,848 | 4.4 mi |
| 23173 | Richmond, VA | 2,820 | 6.0 mi |
| 23114 | Midlothian, VA | 17,449 | 8.0 mi |
| 23103 | Manakin Sabot, VA | 4,634 | 5.7 mi |
| 23294 | Henrico, VA | 17,558 | 6.1 mi |
| 23226 | Richmond, VA | 15,805 | 6.8 mi |
| 23235 | Richmond, VA | 30,165 | 7.3 mi |
| 23060 | Glen Allen, VA | 33,417 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23238, 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 (25,134 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 23238 in?
ZIP code 23238 (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 23238?
ZIP code 23238 in Henrico, VA has a population of 25,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23238?
The median household income in ZIP 23238 is $101,523, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23238?
The median home value in ZIP 23238 is $420,500, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23238?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23238 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23238?
ZIP code 23238 has 528 business establishments employing approximately 21,151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23238?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23238 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Health care and social assistance (72), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23238?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23238 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 23238?
In ZIP code 23238, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.8% 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 23238?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23238 is 23.3 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 23238?
In ZIP code 23238, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23238?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23238 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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