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Colonial Heights, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23834

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

25,612
438/sq mi
$84,338
Median income
$253,400
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colonial Heights pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
438
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.5 square miles in Colonial Heights, Colonial Heights County, Virginia. The area is home to 25,612 residents, producing a population density of 438 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 23834 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23834 sits at $84,338 (1% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,508. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $253,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,256 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 23834 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 23834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23834.

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 23834, Colonial Heights, 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

25,612

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

438

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23834?

40.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 24.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$84,338

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$39,508

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,338 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,398

Total Housing Units

10,624

Occupied Units

774

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$253,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,256

Median Rent

1976

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23834 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 174
2021 +12.9% 196
2022 +12.6% 221
2023 +8.6% 240
2024 +10.0% 264

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 795 business establishments in ZIP 23834, employing approximately 15,193 people with a combined annual payroll of $697,381,000.

795

Businesses

15,193

Employees

$697.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 179 22.5%
Accommodation and food services 101 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 100 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 100 12.6%
Construction 57 7.2%
Finance and insurance 53 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.5%
Wholesale trade 26 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 2.6%
Manufacturing 18 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Information 10 1.3%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 23834 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 23834 ranks #3 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 23834 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 23834 ranks #3 of 7 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
23806 Virginia State University, VA 2,251 3.6 mi
23831 Chester, VA 33,079 4.6 mi
23836 Chester, VA 11,444 5.0 mi
23801 Fort Lee, VA 3,393 5.3 mi
23803 Petersburg, VA 40,542 6.8 mi
23237 Richmond, VA 21,192 8.2 mi
23875 Prince George, VA 10,878 8.8 mi

Related Areas

Colonial Heights County Colonial Heights, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23834 in? ▼
ZIP code 23834 (Colonial Heights) is located in Colonial Heights County, Virginia. Colonial Heights County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colonial-heights-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23834? ▼
ZIP code 23834 in Colonial Heights, VA has a population of 25,612 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23834? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23834 is $84,338, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23834? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23834 is $253,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23834? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23834 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23834? ▼
ZIP code 23834 has 795 business establishments employing approximately 15,193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23834? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23834 are: Retail trade (179), Accommodation and food services (101), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23834? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23834 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 23834? ▼
In ZIP code 23834, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 23834? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23834 is 24.7 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 23834? ▼
In ZIP code 23834, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23834? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23834 is 7.4% 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 Colonial Heights, VA

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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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