23225 ZIP Code — Richmond, VA
Richmond City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23225 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within Richmond City County. It covers approximately 13.95 square miles and serves a population of 42,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23225
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
The gap between median ($61,021) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,249
population
13.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23225 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23225
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Richmond | Acceptable |
| Richmond | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23224 Richmond (2.1 mi)
23221 Richmond (2.4 mi)
23220 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23232 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23276 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23249 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23279 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23269 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23273 Henrico (3.3 mi)
23282 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23274 Richmond (3.3 mi)
23278 Richmond (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,249 |
| Population density | 3,029 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 760 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.5169 |
| Longitude | -77.4994 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 804 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.3% | 51.0% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 29.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 15.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.6% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
42,249
Population
3,029
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$61,021
Median household income
$40,447
Per capita income
$282,100
Median home value
$1,198
Median monthly rent
49.0%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
11,409
Housing units
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,074
Under 5
1,213
1,314
5–9
1,485
750
10–14
847
1,081
15–19
1,221
965
20–24
1,091
4,232
25–34
4,781
2,943
35–44
3,325
2,252
45–54
2,544
1,080
55–59
1,221
1,043
60–64
1,178
2,051
65–74
2,317
785
75–84
888
267
85+
301
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,214 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 34,035 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,609 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.2%
Black or African American
42.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
3.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,201 | 43.2% |
| Black or African American | 18,905 | 42.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,207 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 2,015 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 1,391 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 685 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.3% | 51.0% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.4% | 29.2% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 15.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.6% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $61,021 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
33.5%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,198 |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 50.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.1% |
| Electricity | 59.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,513 | 28.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,417 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,284 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,885 | 41.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,663 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,053 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.2% | 45.6% |
| Married | 37.0% | 31.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
17.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 582 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 895 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,231 | 35.5% |
| High school | 1,794 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,603 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Professional & management
10.7%
Retail trade
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Public administration
6.8%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
5.3%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 19.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.6% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.7% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
19.3%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,733 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 11.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,962 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 2,159 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,478 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 255 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,155 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 38,683 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,119 | 57.1% |
| Foreign born | 472 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,094 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,325 | 42.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,755 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 2,941 | 7% |
| Arab | 1,360 | 3.2% |
| English | 227 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 145 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 118 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 88 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.1% |
| German | 48 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23225
What city is ZIP code 23225 in?
ZIP code 23225 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23225 in?
ZIP code 23225 falls within Richmond City County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 23225?
ZIP code 23225 has an estimated population of 42,249 residents, with a density of 3,029 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23225?
The median household income in ZIP code 23225 is $61,021, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23225?
The median home value in ZIP code 23225 is $282,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 23225 in?
ZIP code 23225 observes the EST timezone.