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 High-density area
- $84,338
- Median income Above-median income area
- $253,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23834 (Colonial Heights, VA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.9 in 2023 to 263.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23834 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colonial Heights, Colonial Heights County, Virginia, with 25,612 residents across 58.5 square miles, a density of 438 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23834 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,338 (1% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,508. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $253,400 (24% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,256; owner occupancy is 73.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page surfaces 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 23834 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
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 23834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colonial Heights, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23834.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Construction 57
Construction
57 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 23834, Colonial Heights, 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
25,612
Population
58.5
Area (sq mi)
438
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23834?
40.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
7.2%
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?
$84,338
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,508
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23834 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Colonial Heights, 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)
$84,338 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
11,398housing units
11,398
Total Housing Units
10,624
Occupied Units
774
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23834 vs 23806 →
ZIP 23834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23803
Petersburg (23803)
40,542 residents
- 23831
Chester (23831)
33,079 residents
- 23834
Colonial Heights (23834)
25,612 residents
- 23237
Richmond (23237)
21,192 residents
- 23836 11,444
Chester (23836)
11,444 residents
- 23875 10,878
Prince George (23875)
10,878 residents
- 23801 3,393
Fort Lee (23801)
3,393 residents
- 23806 2,251
Virginia State University (23806)
2,251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23834 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23834 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23836
Chester (23836)
$100,921 median income
- 23831
Chester (23831)
$95,750 median income
- 23834
Colonial Heights (23834)
$84,338 median income
- 23801
Fort Lee (23801)
$82,563 median income
- 23237
Richmond (23237)
$79,606 median income
- 23875
Prince George (23875)
$74,543 median income
- 23803
Petersburg (23803)
$57,813 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23834, 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 (25,612 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 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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