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Chesterfield County
Chesterfield, VA
23838
23838 ZIP Code — Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield County, Virginia
ZIP code 23838 is located in
Chesterfield ,
Virginia ,
within Chesterfield County .
It covers approximately 98.77 square miles and serves a population of
16,947 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 804 .
About ZIP code 23838
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 $403,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($124,512) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 23838 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
16,947
Population density
172 / sq mi
State FIPS
51
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
98.77 sq mi
Water area
2.55 sq mi
Latitude
37.3222
Longitude
-77.6378
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
804
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
17.6%
25.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
32.3%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
43.1%
31.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
16.1%
10.0%
11.6%
Demographics & statistics
$124,512
Median household income
$403,700
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 3,232 19.1% 18 and over 13,715 80.9% 65 and over 3,092 18.2% Median age 48.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 13,107 73.8% Black or African American 1,704 9.6% Hispanic or Latino 825 4.6% Two or more races 741 4.2% Other race 740 4.2% Asian 604 3.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 44 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
17.6%
25.8%
32.9%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
32.3%
29.2%
$100k – $200k
43.1%
31.9%
26.3%
Over $200k
16.1%
10.0%
11.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.1% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 2.6% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 5.6% $50k–$75k 10.8% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 26.1% $150k–$200k 15.9% $200k+ 22.0% Median income $124,512
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $403,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.0% Renter occupied 4.0% Vacant 2.0% Single-family detached 99.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.1% Median rooms 8.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 12.0% 2000–2009 30.0% 1990–1999 20.5% 1980–1989 17.0% 1970–1979 15.4% 1960–1969 2.0% 1950–1959 1.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.8% 2 bedrooms 3.2% 3 bedrooms 36.2% 4 bedrooms 48.7% 5+ bedrooms 11.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 10.7% 2 vehicles 35.4% 3 or more 52.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 24.8% Electricity 63.9% Propane / LP gas 9.2% Fuel oil 1.3% Wood 0.8% Solar 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 4,435 73.9% Cohabiting couple 239 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 469 7.8% Female householder, no spouse 861 14.3% Households with children under 18 1,761 29.3% Households with seniors (65+) 2,119 35.3% Average household size 2.82
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.4% 24.4% Married 65.3% 60.7% Separated 0.2% 1.1% Widowed 0.9% 7.8% Divorced 6.2% 6.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.0% Bachelor's or higher 43.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 99 2.4% Kindergarten 87 2.1% Elementary school 1,298 31.7% High school 1,235 30.2% College / grad school 1,371 33.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
9.6%
Public administration
9.5%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 56.2% Service 11.7% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 6.9% Production & transportation 6.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.6% Government 21.7% Self-employed 2.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 1.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.7% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 31.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.1% Retirement income 38.4% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 2.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 5.3% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 20.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 19.7% Fair or poor health 12.3% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 9.0% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 71.2% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 8.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,344 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 9.4% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 7.5% 65 and over 23.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 84.6% Public insurance 25.4% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 9.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 16,335 96.4% Spanish 372 2.3% Other Indo-European 247 1.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 125 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 15,871 93.7% Born in same state 15,620 92.2% Born in different state 9,925 58.6% Foreign born 251 1.5% Naturalized citizen 1,076 6.3% Not a US citizen 695 64.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 3,087 18.2% Arab 1,922 11.3% Italian 989 5.8% Polish 148 0.9%
Ancestry Count % English 108 0.6% Irish 86 0.5% German 73 0.4% Norwegian 17 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 98.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23838
What city is ZIP code 23838 in?
ZIP code 23838 is primarily assigned to Chesterfield, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23838 in?
ZIP code 23838 falls within Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23838 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 23838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23838?
The median household income in ZIP code 23838 is $124,512, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23838?
The median home value in ZIP code 23838 is $403,700.
Does ZIP code 23838 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 23838 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 23838 in?
ZIP code 23838 observes the EST timezone.
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