Colonial Heights City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
18,273
population (2021)
+5.0%
pop change since 2010
51570
FIPS code
Colonial Heights City County ZIP code map
About Colonial Heights City County
Colonial Heights City County is located in Virginia and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,273 as of 2021,
an increase of
5% from 17,411 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Colonial Heights City County is 51570.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,273 |
| 2010 population | 17,411 |
| Change | +5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51570 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Colonial Heights City County
ZIP codes for Colonial Heights City County, VA (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23834 | Colonial Heights | Colonial Heights City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,639
Population
38.6
Median age
$76,332
Median household income
$37,044
Per capita income
$223,100
Median home value
$1,149
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
8,541
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
753
Under 5
855
832
5–9
946
806
10–14
915
867
15–19
986
661
20–24
752
1,855
25–34
2,108
1,523
35–44
1,731
1,567
45–54
1,781
1,148
55–59
1,305
744
60–64
846
1,269
65–74
1,442
617
75–84
701
294
85+
335
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,333 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 21,306 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,658 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.5%
Black or African American
23.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
3.2%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,942 | 62.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,656 | 23.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,320 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,049 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 910 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 692 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $76,332 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
40.6%
$300k–$500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,149 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 79.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 63.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.9% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,819 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 663 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,686 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,909 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,470 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,534 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 33.4% |
| Married | 50.2% | 40.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 467 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 284 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,736 | 39.9% |
| High school | 1,737 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,626 | 23.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Public administration
8.5%
Professional & management
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.9% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.7% |
| Retirement income | 33.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,898 | 13.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,031 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,100 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 546 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 198 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 324 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,931 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 25,200 | 91.2% |
| Born in different state | 16,681 | 60.4% |
| Foreign born | 731 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,708 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 986 | 57.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,036 | 11% |
| Italian | 2,202 | 8% |
| Arab | 1,883 | 6.8% |
| English | 119 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 84 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 72 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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