23219 ZIP Code — Richmond, VA

Richmond City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23219 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within Richmond City County. It covers approximately 1.33 square miles and serves a population of 4,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23219

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,300. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $57,679. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23219 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

4,294

population

1.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23219 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23219

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23219. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Acceptable
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23298 Richmond (0.5 mi) 23289 Richmond (0.5 mi) 23232 Richmond (0.7 mi) 23220 Richmond (1.3 mi) 23279 Richmond (1.5 mi) 23269 Richmond (1.5 mi) 23273 Henrico (1.5 mi) 23286 Richmond (1.5 mi) 23274 Richmond (1.5 mi) 23276 Richmond (1.5 mi) 23249 Richmond (1.5 mi) 23278 Richmond (1.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,294
Population density	3,229 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	760

Geography
Land area	1.33 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.5408
Longitude	-77.4393
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	49.8%	51.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,294

Population

3,229

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$57,679

Median household income

$45,039

Per capita income

$242,300

Median home value

$1,310

Median monthly rent

7.3%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

694

Housing units

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

263

20–24

230

800

25–34

699

380

35–44

332

173

45–54

152

162

55–59

142

60–64

169

65–74

147

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	386	9.0%
18 and over	3,908	91.0%
65 and over	361	8.4%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.2%

Black or African American 29.9%

Two or more races 10.3%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,366	54.2%
Black or African American	1,305	29.9%
Two or more races	450	10.3%
Asian	154	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	69	1.6%
Other race	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	51.0%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	15.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.6%	11.6%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$57,679

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 53.0%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,300
Median rent / month	$1,310
Owner occupied	7.3%
Renter occupied	92.7%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	0.8%
Large apartment buildings	70.2%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	2.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	49.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	17.7%
1 bedroom	52.5%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	5.2%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.1%
1 vehicle	48.7%
2 vehicles	16.0%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	86.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	299	10.0%
Cohabiting couple	378	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,191	39.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,122	37.5%
Households with children under 18	166	5.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	11.8%
Average household size	1.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.5%	67.6%
Married	17.1%	15.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	0.5%	5.6%
Divorced	18.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 5.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 35.5%

Graduate / professional 27.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	62.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	2.8%
Kindergarten	34	3.5%
Elementary school	240	24.6%
High school	69	7.1%
College / grad school	606	62.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Professional & management 19.0%

Public administration 12.6%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Retail trade 7.8%

Other services 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Construction 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.6%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.5%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.4%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	34.9%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.5%
Retirement income	5.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	23.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	19.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	38.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	20.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,251	99.0%
Spanish	52	1.2%
Other Indo-European	21	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.5%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,786	88.2%
Born in same state	3,668	85.4%
Born in different state	2,024	47.1%
Foreign born	118	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	508	11.8%
Not a US citizen	154	30.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	432	10.1%
French	272	6.3%
English	76	1.8%
Arab	71	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.6%
Dutch	18	0.4%
German	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.6%
Internet access	93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23219

What city is ZIP code 23219 in?

ZIP code 23219 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23219 in?

ZIP code 23219 falls within Richmond City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23219 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 23219 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23219?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23219?

22% of residents in ZIP code 23219 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 23219?

ZIP code 23219 has an estimated population of 4,294 residents, with a density of 3,236 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23219 in?

ZIP code 23219 observes the EST timezone.