Chesterfield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23832
Chesterfield County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,739
- 329/sq mi High-density area
- $111,684
- Median income Above-median income area
- $363,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chesterfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 329
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23832 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 23832 (Chesterfield, VA) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.7 in 2023 to 296.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23832 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 33,739 residents across 102.6 square miles, a density of 329 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23832 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,684 (30% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,657. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $363,000 (9% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,830; 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chesterfield County, so 23832 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 23832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesterfield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23832.
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 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 23832, Chesterfield, 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
33,739
Population
102.6
Area (sq mi)
329
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23832?
37.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
9.6%
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?
$111,684
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$43,657
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23832 ranks nationally
Chesterfield, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$111,684 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,182housing units
14,182
Total Housing Units
13,964
Occupied Units
218
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,000
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,830
Median Rent
1994
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23832 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 191 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 216 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 251 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 273 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 296 |
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 636 business establishments in ZIP 23832, employing approximately 6,166 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,761,000.
636
Businesses
6,166
Employees
$223.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 98 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 88 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 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 23832 vs 23236 →
ZIP 23832 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23112
Midlothian (23112)
46,982 residents
- 23234
Richmond (23234)
42,989 residents
- 23225
Richmond (23225)
39,169 residents
- 23832
Chesterfield (23832)
33,739 residents
- 23831
Chester (23831)
33,079 residents
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
30,165 residents
- 23236
Richmond (23236)
25,822 residents
- 23113
Midlothian (23113)
23,848 residents
- 23237
Richmond (23237)
21,192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23832 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23113
Midlothian (23113)
$142,344 median income
- 23838
Chesterfield (23838)
$134,651 median income
- 23112
Midlothian (23112)
$116,465 median income
- 23114
Midlothian (23114)
$112,738 median income
- 23832
Chesterfield (23832)
$111,684 median income
- 23236
Richmond (23236)
$110,499 median income
- 23235
Richmond (23235)
$96,083 median income
- 23831
Chester (23831)
$95,750 median income
- 23237
Richmond (23237)
$79,606 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23832 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23236 | Richmond, VA | 25,822 | 5.5 mi |
| 23112 | Midlothian, VA | 46,982 | 4.7 mi |
| 23838 | Chesterfield, VA | 15,341 | 5.7 mi |
| 23235 | Richmond, VA | 30,165 | 8.3 mi |
| 23237 | Richmond, VA | 21,192 | 7.7 mi |
| 23114 | Midlothian, VA | 17,449 | 7.1 mi |
| 23234 | Richmond, VA | 42,989 | 7.8 mi |
| 23831 | Chester, VA | 33,079 | 8.6 mi |
| 23225 | Richmond, VA | 39,169 | 9.7 mi |
| 23113 | Midlothian, VA | 23,848 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23832, 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 (33,739 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 23832 in?
ZIP code 23832 (Chesterfield) is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Chesterfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chesterfield-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23832?
ZIP code 23832 in Chesterfield, VA has a population of 33,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23832?
The median household income in ZIP 23832 is $111,684, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23832?
The median home value in ZIP 23832 is $363,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23832 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23832?
ZIP code 23832 has 636 business establishments employing approximately 6,166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23832?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23832 are: Construction (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88), Health care and social assistance (82). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23832?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23832 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 23832?
In ZIP code 23832, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 23832?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23832 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23832?
In ZIP code 23832, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23832 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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