Richmond County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
9,017
population (2021)
-2.6%
pop change since 2010
51159
FIPS code
Richmond County ZIP code map
About Richmond County
Richmond County is located in Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,017 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.6% from 9,254 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Richmond County is 51159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,017 |
| 2010 population | 9,254 |
| Change | -2.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51159 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Richmond County
ZIP codes for Richmond County, VA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22460 | Farnham | Richmond | View map |
| 22472 | Haynesville | Richmond | View map |
| 22548 | Sharps | Richmond | View map |
| 22570 | Village | Richmond | View map |
| 22572 | Warsaw | Richmond | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,267
Population
45.3
Median age
$63,345
Median household income
$29,268
Per capita income
$212,550
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
73.0%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
3,075
Housing units
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
256
Under 5
282
308
5–9
339
162
10–14
178
115
15–19
127
213
20–24
234
445
25–34
489
399
35–44
438
525
45–54
577
220
55–59
242
351
60–64
385
481
65–74
528
386
75–84
423
78
85+
86
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,678 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,589 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,982 | 22.6% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.2%
Black or African American
26.1%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,117 | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,292 | 26.1% |
| Two or more races | 566 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 519 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 257 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
23.2%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $63,345 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
34.4%
$300k–$500k
13.7%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,550 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 27.7% |
| Single-family detached | 80.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 46.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% |
| Electricity | 67.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.5% |
| Fuel oil | 17.4% |
| Wood | 6.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,577 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 261 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 377 | 11.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 714 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 740 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,235 | 40.3% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 12.1% |
| Married | 54.6% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.4%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
34.8%
Some college, no degree
12.7%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 87 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 12.0% |
| Elementary school | 733 | 52.8% |
| High school | 295 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 166 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Public administration
11.7%
Construction
9.7%
Retail trade
8.1%
Professional & management
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 23.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.4% |
| Government | 22.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
1.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 55.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 346 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.4% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,729 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 229 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 116 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 112 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,922 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 7,913 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,185 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 345 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 85 | 28.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,238 | 15% |
| Arab | 730 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 381 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 107 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 80.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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