23832 ZIP Code — Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield County, Virginia
ZIP code 23832 is located in Chesterfield, Virginia, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 41.53 square miles and serves a population of 40,992 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23832
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $100,744. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,992
population
41.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23832 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23832
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chesterfield | Acceptable |
| Chesterfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23112 Midlothian (4.1 mi)
23236 Richmond (4.2 mi)
23114 Midlothian (6 mi)
23838 Chesterfield (6.2 mi)
23235 Richmond (6.8 mi)
23237 Richmond (7.3 mi)
23297 Richmond (8 mi)
23234 Richmond (8.3 mi)
23120 Moseley (9.5 mi)
23225 Richmond (9.6 mi)
23224 Richmond (9.7 mi)
23831 Chester (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,992 |
| Population density | 987 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.4088 |
| Longitude | -77.6085 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 804 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.0% | 25.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 32.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 31.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
40,992
Population
987
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$100,744
Median household income
$38,056
Per capita income
$296,200
Median home value
$1,810
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
11,778
Housing units
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,160
Under 5
1,209
1,203
5–9
1,254
1,838
10–14
1,914
1,435
15–19
1,494
1,184
20–24
1,233
2,444
25–34
2,545
3,121
35–44
3,252
2,505
45–54
2,609
1,162
55–59
1,210
1,338
60–64
1,394
1,764
65–74
1,837
771
75–84
803
153
85+
160
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,462 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 30,530 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,488 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.3%
Black or African American
25.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,328 | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 11,220 | 25.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,255 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,134 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1,564 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 1,529 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.0% | 25.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 32.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 31.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
5.1%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $100,744 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
36.0%
$300k–$500k
39.7%
$500k–$1M
8.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,810 |
| Owner occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter occupied | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 91.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.6% |
| Electricity | 69.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,262 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 801 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,659 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,671 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,564 | 41.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,772 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 28.8% |
| Married | 57.1% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 450 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 577 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 4,706 | 44.0% |
| High school | 2,805 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,162 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
11.3%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Professional & management
9.4%
Construction
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Public administration
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.7% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.2% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 13.5% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
6.0%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
5.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.8% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,978 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,623 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,827 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 984 | 2.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 360 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 309 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,579 | 91.7% |
| Born in same state | 36,399 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 23,074 | 56.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,180 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,413 | 8.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,832 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,501 | 11% |
| Italian | 3,454 | 8.4% |
| Arab | 3,004 | 7.3% |
| Irish | 200 | 0.5% |
| German | 123 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 76 | 0.2% |
| English | 71 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.7% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23832
What city is ZIP code 23832 in?
ZIP code 23832 is primarily assigned to Chesterfield, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23832 in?
ZIP code 23832 falls within Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23832 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 23832 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 23832 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 23832 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23832?
ZIP code 23832 has an estimated population of 40,992 residents, with a density of 987 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23832?
The median household income in ZIP code 23832 is $100,744, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23832 in?
ZIP code 23832 observes the EST timezone.