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Chesterfield, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23838

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

15,341
59/sq mi
$134,651
Median income
$465,500
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chesterfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23838 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23838 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia, home to 15,341 residents across 258.3 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23838 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,651 (57% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $60,684. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $465,500 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,750 monthly, and 95.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chesterfield County, so you can benchmark 23838 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 23838

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesterfield, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23838.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23838, 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

15,341

Population

258.3

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23838?

46.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 17.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$134,651

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$60,684

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23838 ranks nationally

Chesterfield, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,651 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,551

Total Housing Units

6,393

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.9%
Renter 4.1%

$465,500

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$2,750

Median Rent

2000

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23838 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 170
2021 +10.5% 187
2022 +12.0% 210
2023 +12.7% 236
2024 +3.9% 246

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 274 business establishments in ZIP 23838, employing approximately 1,457 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,595,000.

274

Businesses

1,457

Employees

$66.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 69 25.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 30 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 14 5.1%
Wholesale trade 13 4.7%
Retail trade 11 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 3.3%
Finance and insurance 6 2.2%
Manufacturing 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Information 4 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.5%

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 23838 vs 23832 →

ZIP 23838 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 23838 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 23838 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 23838 ranks the highest of 6 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
23832 Chesterfield, VA 33,739 5.7 mi
23112 Midlothian, VA 46,982 8.2 mi
23833 Church Road, VA 2,297 7.9 mi
23885 Sutherland, VA 2,807 9.6 mi
23850 Ford, VA 1,051 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County

23112 standard
Midlothian, VA
Pop: 46,982
23234 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 42,989
23832 standard
Chesterfield, VA
Pop: 33,739
23831 standard
Chester, VA
Pop: 33,079
23235 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 30,165
23236 standard
Richmond, VA
Pop: 25,822

Related Areas

Chesterfield County Chesterfield, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23838 in? ▼
ZIP code 23838 (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 23838? ▼
ZIP code 23838 in Chesterfield, VA has a population of 15,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23838? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23838 is $134,651, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23838? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23838 is $465,500, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23838? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23838 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23838? ▼
ZIP code 23838 has 274 business establishments employing approximately 1,457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23838? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23838 are: Construction (69), Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23838? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23838 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 23838? ▼
In ZIP code 23838, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 23838? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23838 is 33.8 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 23838? ▼
In ZIP code 23838, approximately 95.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23838? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23838 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.