23231 ZIP Code — Henrico, VA
Henrico County, Virginia
ZIP code 23231 is located in Henrico, Virginia, within Henrico County. It covers approximately 88.19 square miles and serves a population of 37,370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23231
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 $245,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $69,972. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,370
population
88.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23231 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23231
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Henrico | Acceptable |
| Henrico | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23250 Richmond (4.4 mi)
23150 Sandston (4.6 mi)
23836 Chester (6.1 mi)
23223 Richmond (9 mi)
23234 Richmond (9.4 mi)
23297 Richmond (9.6 mi)
23141 Quinton (9.8 mi)
23298 Richmond (9.9 mi)
23224 Richmond (10.1 mi)
23237 Richmond (10.1 mi)
23219 Richmond (10.2 mi)
23289 Richmond (10.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,370 |
| Population density | 424 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 88.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.4436 |
| Longitude | -77.2995 |
| 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 | 42.3% | 33.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 28.5% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 25.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
37,370
Population
424
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$69,972
Median household income
$37,788
Per capita income
$245,700
Median home value
$1,164
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
11,759
Housing units
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
763
Under 5
924
893
5–9
1,082
731
10–14
884
866
15–19
1,049
951
20–24
1,151
2,519
25–34
3,049
2,278
35–44
2,757
2,200
45–54
2,663
1,450
55–59
1,755
1,308
60–64
1,584
2,013
65–74
2,436
608
75–84
735
326
85+
395
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,421 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,949 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,513 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
60.2%
White
31%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23,133 | 60.2% |
| White | 11,920 | 31% |
| Two or more races | 1,586 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,076 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 363 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 336 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.3% | 33.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 28.5% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 25.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $69,972 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
36.5%
$300k–$500k
27.9%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,164 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% |
| 3 or more | 31.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.4% |
| Electricity | 68.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 4.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,733 | 36.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,046 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,725 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,372 | 40.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,539 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,061 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 40.6% |
| Married | 45.3% | 35.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 407 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 473 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,869 | 37.7% |
| High school | 1,383 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,482 | 32.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Professional & management
11.6%
Public administration
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Retail trade
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
4.4%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
28.1%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.7% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,656 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,683 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 600 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 497 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 54 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,505 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 34,893 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 27,130 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 612 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,865 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,141 | 61.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,409 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 2,011 | 5.4% |
| Italian | 1,169 | 3.1% |
| English | 150 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 47 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 39 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23231
What city is ZIP code 23231 in?
ZIP code 23231 is primarily assigned to Henrico, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23231 in?
ZIP code 23231 falls within Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 23231?
ZIP code 23231 has an estimated population of 37,370 residents, with a density of 424 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23231?
The median household income in ZIP code 23231 is $69,972, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23231?
The median home value in ZIP code 23231 is $245,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 23231 in?
ZIP code 23231 observes the EST timezone.