23228 ZIP Code — Henrico, VA
Henrico County, Virginia
ZIP code 23228 is located in Henrico, Virginia, within Henrico County. It covers approximately 11.10 square miles and serves a population of 35,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23228
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $63,533.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,592
population
11.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23228 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23228
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Henrico | Acceptable |
| Henrico | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23294 Henrico (2.6 mi)
23230 Richmond (2.6 mi)
23226 Richmond (3 mi)
23227 Richmond (3 mi)
23060 Glen Allen (3.2 mi)
23288 Henrico (3.9 mi)
23173 Richmond (4.2 mi)
23229 Henrico (4.8 mi)
23221 Richmond (5 mi)
23273 Henrico (5.3 mi)
23274 Richmond (5.3 mi)
23249 Richmond (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,592 |
| Population density | 3,206 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6243 |
| Longitude | -77.4963 |
| 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 | 46.8% | 33.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 28.5% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 25.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
35,592
Population
3,206
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$63,533
Median household income
$37,315
Per capita income
$248,600
Median home value
$1,334
Median monthly rent
51.9%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
8,957
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
914
Under 5
915
785
5–9
786
892
10–14
893
813
15–19
815
1,351
20–24
1,353
3,586
25–34
3,594
2,214
35–44
2,218
2,062
45–54
2,066
1,410
55–59
1,412
984
60–64
986
1,658
65–74
1,661
754
75–84
756
357
85+
357
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,102 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 29,490 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,543 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.7%
Black or African American
23.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,707 | 47.7% |
| Black or African American | 9,267 | 23.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,606 | 9.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,641 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 2,588 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 2,343 | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 33.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 28.5% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 25.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $63,533 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
50.1%
$300k–$500k
22.0%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,334 |
| Owner occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter occupied | 48.1% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 52.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.5% |
| Electricity | 68.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 8.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,034 | 32.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 914 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,945 | 25.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,397 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,374 | 22.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,389 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.6% | 34.4% |
| Married | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 18.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 216 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 245 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,553 | 37.1% |
| High school | 1,725 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,142 | 31.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.2%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
12.1%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Public administration
6.0%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Other services
3.8%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,677 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,763 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 3,202 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,677 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 609 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 384 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,856 | 83.9% |
| Born in same state | 29,219 | 82.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,003 | 59.0% |
| Foreign born | 637 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,736 | 16.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,586 | 45.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,351 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 2,480 | 7% |
| Arab | 2,395 | 6.7% |
| English | 138 | 0.4% |
| German | 101 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 73 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23228
What city is ZIP code 23228 in?
ZIP code 23228 is primarily assigned to Henrico, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23228 in?
ZIP code 23228 falls within Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 23228?
ZIP code 23228 has an estimated population of 35,592 residents, with a density of 3,206 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23228?
The median household income in ZIP code 23228 is $63,533, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23228?
The median home value in ZIP code 23228 is $248,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 23228 in?
ZIP code 23228 observes the EST timezone.